The Rank Hovis/ Clarence Flour Mill in Hull opened in 1891 closed December 2005. The silo is mostly the original Victorian build, designed by W. Alfred Gelder of Hull. The rest of the original mill was destroyed in 1940 during the war (Hull was very heavily bombed) the mill as it is today was built around the remainder of the old silo in the 1950s, currently the mill sits proudly on the riverbank as reminder of Hull's former position as the second largest milling centre in the kingdom. The currently proposed development will feature a larger 85m 23 storey tower. The Rank name is responsible for products such as Hovis, Bisto, Mr Kipling, Paxo and many more.
Inside the mill remains largely untouched, with the amounts of flour still on the floor you could be mistaken into thinking it only closed yesterday.
External picture of the mill (courtesy of Devster (who I visited the mill with)):
The mill is fascinating inside, each floor brought a new surprise with a different set of wonderful machines:
I have been enjoying a few high views recently but the top of this mill has been my favourite; the atmosphere was calm, the moon was shining bright, it was a warm summers night and the views were simply outstanding.
more pics from the day here.
Inside the mill remains largely untouched, with the amounts of flour still on the floor you could be mistaken into thinking it only closed yesterday.
External picture of the mill (courtesy of Devster (who I visited the mill with)):
The mill is fascinating inside, each floor brought a new surprise with a different set of wonderful machines:
I have been enjoying a few high views recently but the top of this mill has been my favourite; the atmosphere was calm, the moon was shining bright, it was a warm summers night and the views were simply outstanding.
more pics from the day here.
Last time I was there they were taking the aircraft away from the Airfix Building
