November 1833 saw the beginning of industrial unrest in Derby which led to the formation of the Grand National Trades Union in February 1834.
It predated the Tolpuddle Martyrs by several months.
 Taylor’s Silk Mill was not at the centre of the controversy although he was one of the employers who agreed not to employ any worker who was a union member.
By the middle of April 1834 Taylor reported that two-thirds of his machinery was working and many of his former workers were applying for reinstatement.
According to "The Derby Mercury" some of the former unionists were never able to find fresh employment in Derby.
 This event is commemorated by a march organised by the Derby Trades Union Council annually on the weekend before MayDay.
The story of the Derby Lock-out was dramatised as a short film sponsored by Unite the union in 2015.
 This was first screened at Derby Quad cinema on 25 April 2015 
The Taylor family remained in occupation of the mill until 1865 when bankruptcy forced them to sell the machinery and lease. "
The Derby Mercury" advertised several silk mills for sale that year when a general slump hit the industry.
This took place four years before the Cobden Treaty with France which is said to have effectively destroyed the British silk industry.
November 1833 saw the beginning of industrial unrest in Derby which led to the formation of the Grand National Trades Union in February 1834. It predated the Tolpuddle Martyrs by several months.  Taylor’s Silk Mill was not at the centre of the controversy although he was one of the employers who agreed not to employ any worker who was a union member. By the middle of April 1834 Taylor reported that two-thirds of his machinery was working and many of his former workers were applying for reinstatement. According to "The Derby Mercury" some of the former unionists were never able to find fresh employment in Derby.  This event is commemorated by a march organised by the Derby Trades Union Council annually on the weekend before MayDay. The story of the Derby Lock-out was dramatised as a short film sponsored by Unite the union in 2015.  This was first screened at Derby Quad cinema on 25 April 2015 
The Taylor family remained in occupation of the mill until 1865 when bankruptcy forced them to sell the machinery and lease. "The Derby Mercury" advertised several silk mills for sale that year when a general slump hit the industry. This took place four years before the Cobden Treaty with France which is said to have effectively destroyed the British silk industry.
Lombe's Mill