Coal mining, hatting, and cotton textiles were the traditional industries of Tameside. |
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Almost everyone in Bethel had some connection with the hatting industry. |
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In 1798 Sharp finally left the hatting business, which came to an end when the other partner, his stepfather Davis, died two years later. |
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By 1756, Oldham had emerged as centre of the hatting industry in England. |
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