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Batley, town (1991 pop. 45,582), Kirklees metropolitan district, N central England. Heavy woolens, shoddy, and other textiles are the chief manufactures; tiles, carpets, mattresses, felt, biscuits, and machinery are also produced. The Bagshaw Museum in Batley illustrates the history of clothmaking. Joseph Priestley Priestley, Joseph, 1733–1804, English theologian and scientist. He prepared for the Presbyterian ministry and served several churches in England as pastor but gradually rejected orthodox Calvinism and adopted Unitarian views. ..... Click the link for more information. , the radical minister and scientist, attended Batley Grammar School. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Maria Bottomley argued that female strike leaders in 1875 won wage increases and organized a weavers' union for men and women in Batley and Dewsbury near Huddersfield, Yorkshire. Melanie Batley, a spokeswoman for Lloyd's, said: "We expect the losses to Lloyd's to be limited, but we will continue to monitor the situation. one of the team owners, Jamie Batley, the team's head coach and general manager, and Chris Panos, a veteran of the National Lacrosse League and one of the Shamrox star players. |
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