Photograph Albums

Oriental Fibre Mat and Matting Company, Vorda Works, Brewery Street, Highworth. New Engine House. c1875 p0035

Oriental Fibre Mat and Matting Company, Vorda Works, Brewery Street, Highworth. Before new Engine House. c1870 p0036

Oriental Fibre Mat and Matting Company, Vorda Works, Brewery Street, Highworth. With new extension. c1884 p0037

Mat weavers, Vorda Works. Top left: (standing) Tom Ely, D Ackling, Mr Ramsden (with watch and chain), H Wilmott. Left to right seated: J Smith, W Watts, William 'Muffy' Smith, J Ackling, L Bond. Mr Ramsden came down from Lancashire to teach carpet weaving. p0041

Oriental Fibre Mat and Matting Company, Vorda Works, Brewery Street, Highworth. Making Room. c1937 p0039

Oriental Fibre Mat and Matting Company, Vorda Works, Brewery Street, Highworth. Gas engine to power the looms etc. c1937 p0038