History
Industries included Scott & Hodgson Ltd which had an engine shop near Guide Bridge station. In later years it was occupied by "Arnfields", makers of Mono-Pumps. Guide Bridge is located on the Ashton Canal, and later on the Sheffield, Ashton-Under-Lyne and Manchester Railway. These were used for the transportation of raw materials and the delivery of parts of the finished engines. Guide Bridge was the home of The Jones Sewing Machine Co.
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