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On this site stodd the lace factory of John Heathcoat whoe invented the Bobinet lace machine and John Boden

John Heathcoat, a pioneering inventor from Tiverton, Devon, established a lace factory on this site and is credited with inventing the Bobbinet machine in the early 19th century, revolutionising the lace-making industry. His invention enabled mass production of lace, significantly impacting textile manufacturing and making Britain a global leader in the industry.

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