Samuel Poole and the Dyers of Exeter (Tavistock Branch)

A talk by Isabella Whitworth.

Samuel Poole was a significant figure in the dyeing industry of Devon during the 19th century. He also wrote notes on diverse topics such as the weather, elections, marriages, deaths, trials and public hangings.

Isabella Whitworth, an expert on the history of dyeing, will reveal how his observations offer fascinating insights into the life of Exeter dyers and the dyestuffs that they used to dye wool cloth. The industry, anchored by skilled artisans like Poole, was instrumental in shaping Devon’s industrial heritage.