The Shirley Institute -- Lancashire's Cotton Scientists Lead World in Textile Research.Automatic size regulation a new and revolutionary method of controlling the amount of size paste on a warp, is discussed by Mr. Eric Jones and Mr. Kenneth Westerman (right) of the Shirley Institute, Manchester. The experimental tape frame shown is equipped both with the Shirely Electrical Hygrometer, which indicates the moisture condition of the warp as it leaves the machine, and with accelerated cylinder drying, which increases production up to 50%. May 14, 1953. (Photo by Central Office Of Information Photograph).