The Kay monument commemorates several members of the Kay family, notably John Kay, a prolific inventor most famous for the ‘flying shuttle’ a simple device which dramatically increased the output of hand loom weaving.
Apologies for a concise post today. I’ve been out for a hike and am exhausted!
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Taken on 16 May 2025
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A really interesting bit of history. The flying shuttle is a device that really helps production weavers still using hand or dobby loom, and to see a memorial to the family and the man who invented it is quite nice! Little things like this can make a big difference.
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There are a whole bunch of them in my city for industrialists who introduced advances in steel production, albeit mostly statues on plinths rather than full-blown monuments. They’re easily overlooked if you’re not paying attention – history right before your eyes.
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