DAVID SHACKLETON started work as a child, and was running three loom in the mills of the Rossendale Valley when he was 13. He grew from such humble beginnings to become, to quote the title of his biography, “The Lancashire Giant” (Ross M Martin). Shackleton was born in Alma Terrace, Cloughfold, off the Waterfoot road out of Rawtenstall and though his early education was rather rudimentary, he was keen enough to walk to night school at Haslingden and was bright enough to start teaching textile workers basic accounting. He moved to Accrington, married Sarah, and became active in the Accrington Weavers’ Association. He was sacked for his union activities and was out of work for over four months. Sarah had to put bread on the table.
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