Memories of thread making in Lisburn are recalled in a new book
SANDY Fleming, an 84 year old former manager of the Linen Thread Company, the international company whose largest mill was Barbour Threads in Hilden, has written ‘Memories of a Thread Maker’ a book to be launched in the Irish Linen Centre in September.
Sandy would like any former employees of Barbours, whether managers or shop floor workers in the period 1945-1980 to be in contact with him through the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum so that they might be invited to a reception to launch his book.
The evening launch will give the former employees an opportunity for reunion and discussion of the great days of thread making in Lisburn.
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Hide AdIf you wish to be involved in this occasion and receive an invitation please contact the Curator’s office at the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum at 92663377 or by email at [email protected]