Ropemaking

Advert for H.Pipler & Son

Ropes, Sails, Shop-blinds, Tarpaulins, Marquees, Tents and Chairs on Hire. H.Pipler & Son The Quay . Tel Poole 56.
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Advert for W. Gillinham, Sailmaker.

W. Gillingham, Yacht Sailmakers, Rope Work, Tarpaulins, Covers, Cushions & Flags. All Repairs. 1 Hill Street. Opposite Guildhall.
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Advert for Walter Shaw & Son.

Walter Shaw & Son. Rags, Rope Skins. Scrap Iron & Metal. 10 High Street. Tel 539.
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Fatal accident on rope walk,1756

Extract from Salisbury Journal 31 May 1756. William Stickland killed by weight falling on him. He was assisting workers at Mrs Green's rope-walk.
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