Below are some resources I recommend if any of your ancestors in your family tree were flax mill labourers.

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Description: Someone who worked in a mill to create flax fibre. These flax fibres were then turned into linen fabrics in large quantities. Flax is also known as linseed and fine flax is used for items such as lace. Course flax is used in the making of rope and twine.

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