Old Lane Mill

[TAGribbin]

Lovely Little Mill
History-
In 1816, a mill is recorded here with Jonathan Akroyd. In 1818, it was used by Akroyd, Garlick & Company.
A steam-powered worsted mill was built by James Akroyd in 1825. This was one of the largest mills in the district. The mill was said to be fire-proof.
In 1827, Akroyd built the first Jacquard looms in Britain, and the mill was iron-framed and fitted with stone floors – the first in any British mill – to support the machinery.
The offices of the Woodside Penny Savings Bank were originally here.
The night watchman fired a blunderbuss each night to signal that he was on duty.


Old Lane Mill by Christopher Gribbin, on Flickr


Old Lane Mill by Christopher Gribbin, on Flickr


Old Lane Mill by Christopher Gribbin, on Flickr


Old Lane Mill by Christopher Gribbin, on Flickr


Old Lane Mill by Christopher Gribbin, on Flickr


Old Lane Mill by Christopher Gribbin, on Flickr


Old Lane Mill by Christopher Gribbin, on Flickr


Old Lane Mill by Christopher Gribbin, on Flickr


Old Lane Mill by Christopher Gribbin, on Flickr


Old Lane Mill by Christopher Gribbin, on Flickr

 

[robbie1003]

nice report. went past here last week and thoughtabout a visit, will defo go in next time im in area. good idea with the interesting concrete floor, similar as titanic mill in linthwaite, spent allot of time in there as a teenager so seem to notice these things. cheers.

 

[BTP Liam]

Superb photography - I've chosen you to represent Derelict Places in a screenshot for my site beyondthepoint.co.uk

http://beyondthepoint.co.uk/2012/01...t-no-3-derelict-places-and-essex-underground/

 

[TAGribbin]

Superb photography - I've chosen you to represent Derelict Places in a screenshot for my site beyondthepoint.co.uk

http://beyondthepoint.co.uk/2012/01...t-no-3-derelict-places-and-essex-underground/

Thank you very much massively appreciated!

 

[neoncity]

Love the first photo its so haunting, captured perfectly in black and white. gives it a ghostly atmosphere

 

[Em_Ux]

Wow this place looks great!

Thanks for sharing

 

[smiler]

Nice report and pics, I enjoyed it, especially the novel way the watchman had of clocking on. Thanks