tarboat's photos with the keyword: mills

In 1884 James Eckersley built the first of the Western Mills and by 1899 there were three mills on the site being operated by James Eckersley & Sons. In 1888 the firm was the largest ring spinning business in Britain. Today the remains of the mills are in poor condition and awaiting a rejuvenation scheme. This facade appears to have been completed c1921 and features some nice terracotta details.

The bridge linking Worthington's Portland - (left),and Queen (right), silk mills in Leek, has a clock on both faces so nobody could justifiably be late for work.

Morning departure from Mode Wheel locks on the Manchester Ship Canal. The Allied Mills in the background produce flour for a wide range of bread manufacturers in the north of England.

This one has been hanging around in my pending box since the Bollington Flickrmeet in 2008! A look from Chancery Lane over the valley to the brick chimney at Lower Mills and then on to the derelict stone chimney of the Oak Bank Print Works.

Harrington Mills, Long Eaton. It was really good to see this mill still in industrial use and the hoists being used.