John Fielden blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: John Fielden MP 1784 - 1849 Bought this house on his marriage in 1811 and lived here until 1843. His elder children were born and raised here opposite Waterside Mill, the house was at the heart of the Waterside community and the business of Fielden Bros was in part conducted from here.

John Fielden MP was a prominent British mill owner and social reformer who played a crucial role in the Factory Acts movement to improve conditions for workers during the Industrial Revolution. He used his wealth and influence to advocate for legislation that would limit child labor and improve working hours, significantly impacting labor laws and worker rights.