The area was renowned for its involvement in silk and artificial silk production. It examined the district’s rich textile heritage from the 18th century to the present day, and celebrated the centenary of the Bradford Textile Society Design Awards competition. Their latest presentation takes place at a meeting of Keighley and District Local History Society, on Wednesday, October 8. "Driver, Hartley was at the forefront of experimental weaving with silk and artificial silk before and after the Second World War. "Our talk will discuss the local area's expertise in the manufacture of silk, and in particular artificial silk, and its contribution to the war effort."