The Shaw Family
The Shaws were mill owners in Holywell Green, John Shaw giving his name to Shaw Close, Shaw Street and Shaw Lane. Thomas Street and James Street are named after John Shaw's sons.
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“An Englishman thinks he is moral when he is only uncomfortable.”
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