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Witches, Wool and War: Life in Kirklees during the Great Fire of London
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A long wooden weaving shuttle with pointed ends and a metal rod inside, placed on a light surface beside a ruler. Add to board
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Weaving Shuttle

This weaving shuttle is a type known as a 'Batley Big', due to its large size for use in heavy woollen industry. From Joseph Newsome and Sons. Batley Carr.

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