Born in Manchester, Duxbury began working in a spinning factory in the Rossendale Valley when he was eight years old. Initially a doffer, he gradually worked his way up to become a loom overlooker.[1]
In 1930, Duxbury served on a commission to investigate cotton production in East Asia. He retired from his trade union posts in 1935.[1] In 1936, he stood unsuccessfully for Bury Council.[2]
References
^ abc"Loom Overlookers' Union: secretary resigns". Manchester Guardian. 5 March 1935.
^ ab"72-year-old candidate". Manchester Guardian. 22 July 1936.