William Cotton
(1819-1887)

Died aged c. 68

Commemorated on 1 plaque

William Cotton 1819-1887 Inventor, designer & manufacturer of the ‘Cotton’s Patent’ knitting machine which was made in Loughborough until 1993. Lived here and adjacent Peacock Inn 1851-1887

Peacock Inn, Factory Street, Loughborough, United Kingdom where they lived (1851-1887)