William Fenton Plaque 43

William Fenton Plaque 43

William Fenton and Walter Willson Cobbett brought the company which became BBA to Moorend, Cleckheaton in 1901. The company made its patented twill belting and later the Mintex brand of brake linings, and grew to cover 30 acres. BBA was the Spen Valley's biggest employer until its decline in the 1990's.