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The Arrow mill in Castleton, Rochdale is a massive old cotton mill. Fortunately, it is one of the few mills that have not been demolished over the last 50 years and is indeed Grade II listed. It is situated on the banks of the Rochdale Canal from where I took this shot of its most impressive chimney. Of course I was taken by the trees sprouting out at this very high part of the structure.
The mill no longer spins cotton helped along by its big steam engines with its 22ft diameter flywheel, as it did when it opened in 1908 but is now a storage depot, renting out space.
More info: www.simplestorage.co/history

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Peter_Private_Box, David Slater (Spoddendale), Rosalyn Hilborne, Colin Ashcroft and 4 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
Always good to see you here Keith and yes this is a most impressive mill, that now I know the history itself might try to get some different shots of the mill itself. It did not look so very photogenic as we passed it but I was probably at a bad place for all that.
I did like the lighting on the brickwork and was amazed to see these tree/scrubs growing high on its side.

Cheers, Herb
3 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
I am so pleased it hasn't been demolished Herb and hope it never will be! I could see Fred Dibnah climbing up there getting all the weeds out....if he was still with us of course! Thanks also for the link, which I will be back to view tomorrow :-))

All the best, Rosa.
3 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
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Hi Herb
A very nice picture, which I like very much!
Fantastic web site you found too. I was very impressed by the description of the steam engine. Running slow won't wear the bearings and cylinder liners out so quick!!
Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
3 years ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Definitely worth preserving!
3 years ago.
 Léopold
Léopold club
Une flèche géante ayant perdu sa pointe !
3 years ago.

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