Great Western Cotton Factory, William Sanigar, and Florence Weekes plaque

This commemorative plaque records: The Great Western Cotton Factory "One day in 1838 that great bulk stood, complete and its wooden jaws gaped wide" William Sanigar (1954). "Wages were low, I earned 15 shillings a week for 60 hours hard labour" Florence Weekes (1918) cotton factory worker. In May 1968 the largest integrated cotton mill in Southern England was demolished and so finished the final cotton thread. Recorded plaque organisation: Barton Hill History Group, Sovereign Housing Association.

The Great Western Cotton Factory, once the largest integrated cotton mill in Southern England, played a crucial role in the region's industrial development until its demolition in 1968. William Sanigar and Florence Weekes provide personal accounts that highlight the factory’s historical significance and the working conditions experienced by employees during its operation.