Standeven
Originally founded in 1885, by the early part of the 20th century the company had representatives and was exporting to America, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Of course the Standeven name was also popular at home in the UK, supplying the finest tailors on Savile Row and throughout the country, as well as garment manufacturers and the growing group of department stores. From humble beginnings in a small mill at Mixenden in Halifax, the company quickly grew, taking new premises locally before finally deciding to move the whole operation to Ladyship Mills. The existing mill buildings were extended and a new spinning shed built.
