Not much history on this one. The mill had 4 storeys at one end and 5 at the other. On 29th January 1909, the mill – then occupied by J. Cheetham & Sons Limited – was destroyed by fire which started in the drying room.
When we arrived expectations were low and sadly quite right as there wasn't much left to see however the machinery that’s left made up for it. Visited with Merkal Jackson and non member Magicman.
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Despite the massive holes in the floor it felt solid to stand on.
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This engine (?) was buried under a mound of rubble.
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The moment you've all been waiting for!
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And finally some mad wheels!
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Thanks for looking.
When we arrived expectations were low and sadly quite right as there wasn't much left to see however the machinery that’s left made up for it. Visited with Merkal Jackson and non member Magicman.
DSC02063 by degenerate, on FlickrDSC01929 by degenerate, on FlickrDSC01932 by degenerate, on FlickrDSC01980 by degenerate, on FlickrDespite the massive holes in the floor it felt solid to stand on.
DSC01996 by degenerate, on FlickrDSC02015 by degenerate, on FlickrThis engine (?) was buried under a mound of rubble.
DSC02035 by degenerate, on FlickrDSC01956 by degenerate, on FlickrThe moment you've all been waiting for!
DSC01950 by degenerate, on FlickrDSC01953 by degenerate, on FlickrDSC01960 by degenerate, on FlickrDSC01964 by degenerate, on FlickrAnd finally some mad wheels!
DSC02060 by degenerate, on FlickrThanks for looking.
