Grouts
Appeal for stories
By Jasmine Dack
My name is Jasmine and I am the current Norfolk Museum Service trainee stationed at Time and Tide Museum. I am looking to gather stories and research about life working at the Grouts factory to create an education tool about Grouts Silk Factory. Any stories and photographs would be greatly appreciated. I am looking to expand the museums current knowledge of the Grouts factory. I am hoping to learn how the fabrics were made, what the working conditions were like, and how the factory influenced the lives of the workers. I am also interested in topics such as silk imports, child labour, and industrialization. Thank you for your time!
Captions:
Picture 1 - Grouts office in London showcasing printed scarfs, 1900-1909
Picture 2 - Grout Warehouse in London with manager Mr. H.R. Bately, 1900-1909.