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Adelphi Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:49:27 +0000

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The Adelphi MIll is one of the significant landmarks in Bollington and whilst the chimney was dismantled some years ago, the future of the building now seems secure. The mill was constructed alongside the Macclesfield Canal but water transport was almost immediately superseded by the Macclesfield Bollington and Marple Railway which ran behind the mill.

It was constructed circa 1868 by Martin Swindells, a local cotton spinner who also owned Clarence Mill in Bollington, he built The Adelphi Mill for his two sons, hence the name 'Adelphi', which is Greek for brothers.

The Mill, which was built adjacent to the Macclesfield Canal began life spinning cotton, but was soon converted to the production of fine silk. During the Second World War, spinning ceased in the Mill and all work was turned over to the production of parachutes. At the end of the sixties the Mill was bought by Britax for the production of webbing for motorcar seatbelts, this continued until the late eighties. The Mill was then sold and converted to offices and workshop uses.

Redmoor Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:26:11 +0000

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Redmoor Mill was built in 1916 for cotton
doubling. Textile processing ended in 1981 and the mill was subsequently occupied by various businesses including a snooker club and children’s soft play area. Currently the building is in poor condition and offered for sale for redevelopment. This is the former loading dock with remnants of advertising from the snooker club days.

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.

Canteen

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:33:25 +0000

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Swan Meadow works welfare building, Eckersley Mills, Wigan. Listed Grade II. This 1918 building provided canteen facilities and an entretainment hall to the the three large Western Mills operated by Eckersleys Ltd. The design was probably by Stott and Sons.

Clothing factory

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:01:21 +0000

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The Coop clothing factory was built in 1871 by R Todd of Southport, for Timothy Coop and James Marsden. There were large additions in 1888, by Isitt and Verity, and in 1892 by W Verity. It is listed Grade II.

Coop & Company Ltd. was founded in 1862 in Wigan. Timothy Coop, a retail tailor, sought to reduce the employment caused by the slump in the cotton trade, by training local women and girls to use sewing machines for the manufacture of men's clothing. Coop was one of a number of local men involved in a relief committee, supporting those left unemployed by the impact on the cotton industry in Lancashire by the American Civil War.

After visiting America, Coop and his business partner, James Marsden, built new premises on Dorning Street, Wigan, opened in 1872. This was followed in 1879 with the opening of the Mantle Department for women's clothing, and in 1880 and 1890, new wings were added to the original structure.

Coop produced service uniforms during both the First and Second World Wars, and was in business until 1990.

Boilerhouse

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:07:05 +0000

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Boilers sleeping in the remains of their building at the Cheadle bleachworks.

Torr Vale

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 06:51:08 +0000

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Torr Vale Mill (aka Lowe's Mill and also Stafford's Mill) stands by the River Goyt in New Mills, Derbyshire. Daniel Stafford established the first mill here in 1788 and with subsequent enlargement it continued in production spinning cotton until the early 1990's. Part of the mill was subsequently burned down and demolished and the remainder has seen some restoration. View from the excellent Millennium Walkway.

Arrow Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sun, 22 May 2022 06:49:24 +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.

Sound Horn

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 07:14:10 +0000

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A doorway in the long derelict Unity Mill at Woodley. Fifteen years later and it is still standing (just) but the promised conversion to flats has never happened.

Leigh Spinners No.1 Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:02:36 +0000

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The Park Lane cotton spinning mills of Leigh Spinners date from 1913 and 1923. Still in the same ownership they are now subject to restoration for business and community use by the Leigh Building Preservation Trust. This end is the No.1 mill of 1913 which is in poor condition but has recently been awarded funding to repair the roof. The buildings are listed Grade II*.

Manor Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:45:21 +0000

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Manor Mill in Chadderton was built in 1906 to the design of G. Stott for Manor Mill Ltd. There were 91,136 spindles. Production ceased in 1932 but it was reopened by the Lancashire Cotton Corporation in 1940 and passed to Courtaulds in 1964 with Textile production finishing in 1990. It was listed Grade II in 1993. The mill is now occupied by household goods branding and distribution company Ultimate Products.

Devon Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:29:35 +0000

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Devon Mill in Oldham was constructed in 1908 by Devon Mill Ltd to the design of G Stott. In 1915 it was operating 91,000 spindles. During the 1950s it was taken over by the Cyril Lord group and production ceased in 1962. It has since been used as a mail order warehouse and is currently split into commercial units.

Norwich Street Mills

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:20:52 +0000

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Former cotton spinning and weaving mill in Rochdale, c1860. The building 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.

Escape route

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:15:44 +0000

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Chadderton Mill was designed by P. S. Stott (his first mill) and built in 1885 by the Chadderton Mill Co Ltd. Spinning ended in 1989 and then it reverted to doubling, and finally winding, before being sold by Courtaulds to Shiloh Spinners who continued working here until June 2000.

Royal Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:43:23 +0000

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McConnel and Kennedy rebuilt their Old Mill in 1912 as a cotton spinning mill driven by electricity. The construction used Accrington brick with embellishment in gritstone. It was renamed Royal Mill in 1942 after a visit by the King and Queen. The wall in front forms the edge of the Rochdale Canal. It is now mainly used as apartments.

Mill entrance

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:22:05 +0000

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Boilers in retirement

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:04:59 +0000

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Derelict boilers amidst the remains of the Cheadle Bleachworks. The site was cleared for housing soon after I took this photo.

Leigh Spinners

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 05:50:56 +0000

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The Park Lane cotton spinning mills of Leigh Spinners date from 1913 and 1923. In latter years they were used for making carpets but are now subject to restoration for business and community use. This includes restoration of the steam engines that remain in situ. The buildings are listed Grade II*.

Ray Mill - the end

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 07:00:26 +0000

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On the night of Saturday 17th March Ray Mill at Stalybridge burned down.

It was built for Ray Mills Ltd which was registered in 1907 with a capital of £100,000. Completed in 1908 it was electrically powered from the outset. In 1911 it was joined with the nearby Victor and Premier Mills under the name of Victor Mill Ltd. Ray Mill contained 66,528 ring spindles and over 9,000 doubling spindles when completed. Courtaulds took over the mills in the 1960s and cotton spinning ended in 1982. The mill continued in multiple occupation including warehousing.

Earl Mill, Hathershaw 05

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 06:33:05 +0000

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This cotton spinning mill at Hathershaw, Oldham, was originally built in 1860 and then rebuilt 1891 to the design of architect PS Stott. Production ceased in 1933 and the mill was used as an army barracks and then a demobilisation centre before becoming a mail order warehouse in 1953. It is now converted to business units.