Contributions of the group Textile Mills

Pear Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:01:19 +0000

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Construction of the Pear Mill in Stockport commenced in 1908. The building is typical of the architects A.H. Stott & Sons, and was designed by The mill was designed by Abraham Stott junior. Financial problems led to changes in management of the mill company and it was finally completed in 1913 by Philip Sidney Stott.

At its peak, the mill employed approximately 300 people to run 52 pairs of spinning mules with a total of 137,312 spindles. This remained until the 1950s when the mill was electrified and replaced by 33,636 ring spindles. It ceased operation as a textile mill in March 1978. Today it is a listed structure and divided into business units.

The mill is so named because it was built on the land of Pear Tree Farm. The building includes a number of decorative pears on the structure and as a dome on the tower.

Mutual 2 & 3

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:48:07 +0000

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Cotton spinning mills at Heywood built for the Mutual Spinning Company. On the left is the No.2 Mill which has a foundation stone dated 1891 and at the right edge is the No.3 Mill, started in late 1914 but due to the war production did not start until 1922.

The completion of the No.3 Mill made the company the largest cotton spinning firm in the district with a total of 246,000 spindles. The mills continued in operation until relatively late, switching from cotton production during the mid-20th century to incorporating woollen and artificial fibre spinning.

The design of the mills was by local architects. Potts, Son and Pickup (No.2) and Potts and Henning (No.3). This is reflected in the similarities between the buildings.

Just visible at the left edge is the No.1 Mill, designed by Potts, Pickup and Dixon, on which construction began in 1884.

Gone

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:30:52 +0000

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The iconic Big Mill at Leek was part of the Wardle & Davenport Belle Vue Mills complex. It was built in 1857 and stood empty for over twenty years whilst plans to convert the building to apartments were discussed. On 27th March 2026 some idiot burned it down.

Half a mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:56:07 +0000

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Built in 1903-7 by the Broadstone Spinning Co Ltd for 260,000 mule spindles. The use of glazed brick ornamentation is typical of the period. When completed the double Broadstone Mill was the largest cotton spinning mill in the world. Half of the mill has been demolished since spinning ended in 1959 and the remaining section is listed Grade II and in multiple industrial and commercial occupation. Reddish, Stockport.

Arrow

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:04:14 +0000

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Arrow Mill, Castleton, Rochdale was was designed by Sydney Stott for R & T Howarth. It was built very quickly. The contract to build was signed in late 1906, the first brick was laid in January 1907, the engine first ran under steam in February 1908 and the first cotton was spun in this large mill fifteen months after the first brick was laid. It was acquired by Courtaulds Ltd in 1934 and sold by them to Arrow Mill Fabrics Ltd in 1979. This was the last cotton mill to operate in the Rochdale area and did not cease production until the late 1990s. It is now listed Grade II and is in multiple occupation.

Hollins Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:47:01 +0000

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Hollins Mill, Todmorden and Walsden in Calderdale, was built by the Ormerod family as an integrated cotton mill between 1856 and 1858. In 1905 it was bought by Caleb Hoyle, and continued with the Hoyle name until 1930 when it was bought by W.A.Barker, continuing in cotton spinning and manufacturing until after 1963. The weaving shed with its northlight roof is alongside Rochdale Road whilst the spinning mill is in the background with the hip-roofed engine house standing forward to allow efficient drive to both areas. The spinning mill contained 30,000 spindles and the weaving shed had 600 looms. It is listed Grade II but the weaving shed has seen significant recent demolition.

Clarence over the rooftops

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:49:36 +0000

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Clarence Mill is a five-storey former cotton spinning mill in Bollington, Cheshire, built between 1834 and 1877 for the Swindells family. It was located alongside the Macclesfield Canal, which opened in 1831, in order to take advantage of the latest transport options. The building is now a mix of apartments and commercial uses and is listed Grade II.

Orme Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:24:51 +0000

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Orme Mill at Waterhead in Oldham was built in 19089 by the Orme Ring Mill Ltd for cotton spinning. Initially it housed 62,000 ring spindles. It was designed by architects F. W. Dixon & Son. The Lancashire Cotton Corporation took over in the 1930s and production finished in 1960. The mill was passed on to Ferranti in 1964, and is now in multiple usage.

Blakeridge Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:44:44 +0000

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J T and J Taylor, the largest woollen manufacturers in Batley developed an extensive business in the nineteenth cewntury with several mills. Early 20th-century prosperity led to the construction of this very large mill (five storeys, twenty-five bays) in 1912-13 It was probably electrically powered. Today it has been converted to apartments.

Trencherfield Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:17:47 +0000

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Tower on the Trencherfield Mill in Wigan which was built in 1907 as a cotton spinning mill with 96, 468 spindles for William Woods & Sons Ltd. It was taken over by the Lancashire Cotton Corporation in the 1930s and passed to Courtaulds in 1964. Textile processing ended in 1968 and the mill has multiple uses including apartments and offices. The heritage section, including the original steam engine, was closed down in 2019.

Fieldhouse Mills

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:31:05 +0000

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This 1900 mill with tower is the last development of the extensive mills on this site erected for carpet manufacturers John Bright & Sons. It now forms part of a business park.

Water tower

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:12:15 +0000

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Water tower at Walton Works, Brampton, Chesterfield. The Walton Works site was first developed as a 'candlewick and tape' factory. In 1896 it was purchased by Robinson and Co. for the manufacture of lint and later for antiseptic dressings, cardboard cartons and cotton wool. In the 20th century the works was enlarged with new buildings. It is listed Grade II*.

Vernon

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 06:12:46 +0000

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The Vernon Mill at Portwood, Stockport was designed by architects Joseph Stott and Son with the foundation stone laid on 31 October 1881. Built for the Vernon Cotton Spinning Co., Stockport, Limited, it was the first limited liability cotton mill to open in Stockport. In 1891 there were 150,000 spindles, 458/558 weft,. 308/428 twist.

The Bank of England set up the Lancashire Cotton Corporation in 1929 to attempt to rationalise and save the industry. Vernon Mill was one of 104 mills bought by the LCC, and continued in that ownership until 1964 when it passed to Courtaulds. It is now listed Grade II and is occupied by multiple businesses including a gym, a boxing gym, and various art studios. It was purchased by ZS Properties (Mcr) Ltd in October 2018.

India Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 06:12:49 +0000

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India Mill at Darwen was completed for Shorrocks Brothers in 1867 for cotton spinning. The chimney is 24ft square and stands 303 feet tall. The design was by E.Bates of Manchester and built by B. Lloyd of Darwen. The spinning mill closed in 1991 and is now occupied by a variety of businesses. The chimney was in poor condition until in 2007 the top ten feet was rebuilt, a cap put in place and the interior renovated. It is listed Grade II*.

Sweets

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:41:03 +0000

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Brunswick mill was built c1872 when it was occupied by a number of cotton processing businesses. Following a disastrous fire in 1883 it was rebuilt and by 1890 was occupied by the Brunswick Mill Co Ltd (cotton spinners and doublers). In 1940 the sweet manufacturers Matlow Bros. Ltd and Swizzels Ltd moved to the mill from London to escape the blitz, and have continued to operate here ever since. In 1970 a major factory extension was added, and since 1975 they have traded as Swizzels-Matlow Ltd. The company is a major employer in the area and produces a wide range of sweets including Love Hearts and Parma Violets.

Spotland Bridge (New) Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:04:07 +0000

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This mill was erected in 1833 with an early 20th century extension which was electric powered from new. The original spinning mill was powered by a twin beam engine with one line shaft driving each of 2 rows of spinning throstles on the wide spinning floors.

Norwich Street Mills

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:55:40 +0000

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The geese watch over the remaining stub of the Rochdale Town arm off the Rochdale Canal. The background is formed of the remains of part of the weaving mill of Norwich Street cotton mill. The spinning mill section in the background dates from c1860 and is listed Grade II. In 1891 it was owned by John Pilling, Norwich Street and Wellfield Mills; 40,000 spindles, 1,500 looms, mexicans, twills, printers, shirtings, &c.

Mutual No.1

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:49:25 +0000

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The No.1 Mill of the Mutual Spinning Company on which construction began in 1884. Design was by local architects. Potts, Pickup and Dixon. To the right is the No.2 Mill which has a foundation stone dated 1891. The mills continued in operation until relatively late, switching from cotton production during the mid-20th century to incorporating woollen and artificial fibre spinning.

Crossley's Crown

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:06:06 +0000

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The chimney of Crossley's former carpet mills at Dean Clough dominates the sky at the back of the Woodside area of Halifax.

'E' Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:58:34 +0000

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This is the face of the 'E' Mill at Dean Clough which was built in 1857.

Dean Clough Mills in Halifax are a group of large factory buildings built in the 1840s - 60s for Crossley's Carpets, becoming one of the world's largest carpet factories. After years of declining production it closed in 1983, when it was bought by a consortium led by Sir Ernest Hall which developed the Grade II listed site for various commercial and cultural uses. It is now seen as a leading example of successful urban regeneration. The converted mills now house about 150 large and small businesses and arts venues.