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"Brook Dyeing Company, Huddersfield"
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They were commision dyers for a host of textile companies. Textile Mills closed, cheap imports ensued, trade dwindled and here we are today. I do have a slight connection with the company as I used to work for a Textile Mill that supplied them with yarn to dye. It's not my first visit here either. There's a lot of activity within the complex as it seems certain parts are being rented out by small companies. As to what will happen to the derelict plant itself is anyone's guess!
The image link that accompanied my previous report has broken.... That be down to me then :embarrassed: So for those that missed it 1st time around......... I give you.........
Here's some shots that I took outside.
This is a rather large pipe, and a high non smoking stack.
The pipe started It's journey from the boiler house.
This is the boiler (there were two of them)
The boilers were responsible for generating heat to here.
And here. (It kept the workers nice and warm)
These metal ladders led to the top of this holding tank. I didn't climb them because I'm a wimp.
I did however climb these.
They had the sweet aroma of aged oak, and they made a lovely creaking sound.
I then found an assortment of buckets and bins. It must have been a difficult decision choosing the one you fancied for the day. They were used to mix synthetic organic dyestuff in.
This one was Yellow.
I didn't open these in fear of internal pressure, and ending up looking like I had been tango'd
This was used to control a crane. It seemed it moved in different directions. It reminded me of those at seaside resorts. The one's you had to manipulate to win a cuddly prize. This one didn't work because the electric seemed to be off.
This window is broken. The heavy weight on the window sill may have been the culprit.
Moving on this came into view. Somebody had built a makeshift canteen.
The roof was constructed of draped cotton. It contained a fridge and a microwave. There was even a mirror on the wall. I wonder who was the fairest of them all.
I liked it in this room. The light was nice.
This dye pan had a No15 painted on it! I once used it as one of my lottery numbers. I had no luck.
This strange shaped room had lots of monitors. I think the department manager liked his gadgets.
This must have been his brother.
This machine looked mean.
Steel pipes. One had big wing nuts. One pipe was missing a nut. I have no idea where it went.
I took this myself. It is me in the picture.
Order sheets. This one is for Brierley's. I used to work there.
I think It's safe to say..... I have enjoyed my time here.
Time to go. And thanks for looking.
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They were commision dyers for a host of textile companies. Textile Mills closed, cheap imports ensued, trade dwindled and here we are today. I do have a slight connection with the company as I used to work for a Textile Mill that supplied them with yarn to dye. It's not my first visit here either. There's a lot of activity within the complex as it seems certain parts are being rented out by small companies. As to what will happen to the derelict plant itself is anyone's guess!
The image link that accompanied my previous report has broken.... That be down to me then :embarrassed: So for those that missed it 1st time around......... I give you.........
Here's some shots that I took outside.
This is a rather large pipe, and a high non smoking stack.
The pipe started It's journey from the boiler house.
This is the boiler (there were two of them)
The boilers were responsible for generating heat to here.
And here. (It kept the workers nice and warm)
These metal ladders led to the top of this holding tank. I didn't climb them because I'm a wimp.
I did however climb these.
They had the sweet aroma of aged oak, and they made a lovely creaking sound.
I then found an assortment of buckets and bins. It must have been a difficult decision choosing the one you fancied for the day. They were used to mix synthetic organic dyestuff in.
This one was Yellow.
I didn't open these in fear of internal pressure, and ending up looking like I had been tango'd
This was used to control a crane. It seemed it moved in different directions. It reminded me of those at seaside resorts. The one's you had to manipulate to win a cuddly prize. This one didn't work because the electric seemed to be off.
This window is broken. The heavy weight on the window sill may have been the culprit.
Moving on this came into view. Somebody had built a makeshift canteen.
The roof was constructed of draped cotton. It contained a fridge and a microwave. There was even a mirror on the wall. I wonder who was the fairest of them all.
I liked it in this room. The light was nice.
This dye pan had a No15 painted on it! I once used it as one of my lottery numbers. I had no luck.
This strange shaped room had lots of monitors. I think the department manager liked his gadgets.
This must have been his brother.
This machine looked mean.
Steel pipes. One had big wing nuts. One pipe was missing a nut. I have no idea where it went.
I took this myself. It is me in the picture.
Order sheets. This one is for Brierley's. I used to work there.
I think It's safe to say..... I have enjoyed my time here.
Time to go. And thanks for looking.
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