“After another mandate that was again marked by corruption and social unrest, the worsening of the situation was a clear possibility.”

“When the stock market crashed, I began to fear the worst.”

“Fine Bradford worsteds are particularly prized and companies such as John Foster of England sell 60 per cent of their suitings in Japan.”

“In the 14th and 15th centuries textile manufacture became the dominant industry, especially of cloths called worsteds after a local village.”

“A combination of factors has left Bradford manufacturers stunned by an unexpected upsurge of interest in Yorkshire worsteds and woollens.”