Deaths, severed fingers and tumbles down the stairs were among the incidents recorded in a rediscovered accident book in Leeds from the early 19th century.
The Edwardian book, described as a 'treasure trove of information', details the harrowing injuries and tragic deaths suffered by workers who toiled in one of the world’s largest textile mills. It was found stashed in a box by curators at Leeds Industrial Museum in Armley, which was once a massive, globally renowned hub for wool and fabric production.
Also included in the documents, which all date from when the mill was owned and operated by Bentley and Tempest, is a list of the names and addresses for workers who, despite the harsh conditions, were aged under 16 and under 18. John McGoldrick, Leeds Museums and Galleries’ curator of industrial history, said: “We know that for hundreds of years, the museum was a bustling, hugely productive centre for the manufacture of textiles, which employed hundreds of people from the local area.
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