Clay Cross - John Smedley factory
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Clay Cross - John Smedley factory
Image: © Dave Bevis Taken: 9 Jun 2013
Off Eldon Street. John Smedley Ltd has been manufacturing knitwear since 1784, at its factory in Lea Bridge (see Image) and more recently at its Clay Cross factory. In 2011, the company employed 400 people at its two factories. See also http://www.bakewelltoday.co.uk/news/local/jobs_under_threat_at_smedley_factory_1_3505691 .
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Image Location
Latitude
53.167809
Longitude
-1.414932