Silk Industry
Silk industry was developed in the late Middle Ages processing imported thread and producing silk goods. The art of making silk thread was developed in England by the silk throwsters of London, Leek (Staffordshire), Macclesfield and Congleton (both in Cheshire).
The history of textiles in England started from home-based family production of necessary wool and linen materials. Silk and cotton were introduced in the development of the industry. Water-powered machinery for mass production in factories (mills) was introduced in the second half of the 18th century.