Portlaw, County Waterford 1825-76: Portrait of an Industrial Village and Its Cotton Industry Volume 33

The book delves into the establishment and evolution of a cotton spinning mill founded by David Malcomson in 1825 in Portlaw, County Waterford. It highlights the integration of weaving and finishing processes, the peak employment of 1,648 in 1856, and the eventual bankruptcy of the Malcomson empire in 1876. By analyzing the development, structure, and performance of the Portlaw cotton industry, it offers valuable insights into the economic and urban history of nineteenth-century Ireland.