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Factory Lane, Littleport c.1925 (Hope Brothers' on left)

Hope Brothers’ factory, White Hart Lane (Factory Lane) Littleport

History of Hope Brothers' Factory

Littleport OS 1901

Hope Brothers’ was established in 1882 by Thomas Peacock. local farmer’s son. Enlarge in 1888, it employed about 400 women making shirts and collars sold in London.

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