A bit of history borrowed from www.neolithicsea.co.uk this was my first explore and one i will never forget, after i managed fall off a wall and land on my arse from quite a height much to the disappointment of my fellow explorer who must of thought i was a complete ****!! 
"Forest Mills was originally built to produce lace but it has had many uses and has been rebuilt and added to over the years. John Thackeray most likely built the mill just after the protests ended. He produced many fine products, the proof came at the 1851 Great Exhibition when his lace thread was awarded with high honours which gained a full order book from clients.
The mill changed over time, it expanded to meet new needs. Many different styles were tacked on, from factory units to a modern office block. A bath house was built 1880 on the east side of the mill. A laundry unit was built in the 1900's along with warehouses and even a garage. An office block was built in the mid 1950's.
In 1950 Thackeray & Sons closed as the demand for lace declined and a failure to upgrade equipment to modern standards.
The factory was broken up into small units, an office block was tacked onto the front of the building. Many small companies started up in the building and flourished for a while. Office space was hired out to groups and organisations. One notable group is called the P.O.W. or the Prostitute Outreach Workers. It was launched in 1990 when local women from the prostitute community volunteered to train as researchers to assess health and intervention needs of prostitute women in a disadvantaged area of the City of Nottingham. It moved to a new location in 2007
The mill and office block now stands empty, its future is unknown. Several arson attacks have been committed on the mill, which has caused the roof and several walls to be removed to make the site safe. "
An indoor light switch outside, cause thats what we all need???
Comments and criticisms welcome!
"Forest Mills was originally built to produce lace but it has had many uses and has been rebuilt and added to over the years. John Thackeray most likely built the mill just after the protests ended. He produced many fine products, the proof came at the 1851 Great Exhibition when his lace thread was awarded with high honours which gained a full order book from clients.
The mill changed over time, it expanded to meet new needs. Many different styles were tacked on, from factory units to a modern office block. A bath house was built 1880 on the east side of the mill. A laundry unit was built in the 1900's along with warehouses and even a garage. An office block was built in the mid 1950's.
In 1950 Thackeray & Sons closed as the demand for lace declined and a failure to upgrade equipment to modern standards.
The factory was broken up into small units, an office block was tacked onto the front of the building. Many small companies started up in the building and flourished for a while. Office space was hired out to groups and organisations. One notable group is called the P.O.W. or the Prostitute Outreach Workers. It was launched in 1990 when local women from the prostitute community volunteered to train as researchers to assess health and intervention needs of prostitute women in a disadvantaged area of the City of Nottingham. It moved to a new location in 2007
The mill and office block now stands empty, its future is unknown. Several arson attacks have been committed on the mill, which has caused the roof and several walls to be removed to make the site safe. "
An indoor light switch outside, cause thats what we all need???
Comments and criticisms welcome!
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