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The Vernon Mill at Portwood, Stockport was designed by architects Joseph Stott and Son with the foundation stone laid on 31 October 1881. Built for the Vernon Cotton Spinning Co., Stockport, Limited, it was the first limited liability cotton mill to open in Stockport. In 1891 there were 150,000 spindles, 458/558 weft,. 308/428 twist. The Bank of England set up the Lancashire Cotton Corporation in 1929 to attempt to rationalise and save the industry. Vernon Mill was one of 104 mills bought by the LCC, and continued in that ownership until 1964 when it passed to Courtaulds. It is now listed Grade II and is occupied by multiple businesses including a gym, a boxing gym, and various art studios. It was purchased by ZS Properties (Mcr) Ltd in October 2018.

Islington Mill on James Street, Ordsall, Salford, was originally built for cotton spinning in 1823 by the self-taught Leeds-born architect David Bellhouse (1764-1840). A year after the original construction of Islington Mill, there was a partial structural collapse of the building. During rebuilding, various new structures were added to the original model that had consisted of a single row of cast-iron columns. Further extensions were subsequently added over the years, including a second mill (which was also later rebuilt), stables around the courtyard and an external engine house. By the early 1900s, the mill was being used for textile doubling rather than spinning. It now houses artistic studios across four floors, with a large open space on the fifth floor and an attic space on the sixth floor. It was listed Grade II in 1996.

Croal Mill in Bolton was built in 1908 to the design of Bradshaw and Gass for the Croal Spinning Company Limited. Cotton spinning ended in 1967 and the mill was later used as a mail order warehouse for Littlewoods. It is listed Grade II.

The Vernon Mill at Portwood, Stockport was designed by architects Joseph Stott and Son with the foundation stone laid on 31 October 1881. Built for the Vernon Cotton Spinning Co., Stockport, Limited, it was the first limited liability cotton mill to open in Stockport. In 1891 there were 150,000 spindles, 458/558 weft,. 308/428 twist. The Bank of England set up the Lancashire Cotton Corporation in 1929 to attempt to rationalise and save the industry. Vernon Mill was one of 104 mills bought by the LCC, and continued in that ownership until 1964 when it passed to Courtaulds. It is now listed Grade II and is occupied by multiple businesses including a gym, a boxing gym, and various art studios. It was purchased by ZS Properties (Mcr) Ltd in October 2018.

Owned by the Bee Hive Spinning Co Ltd of Great Lever, Bolton, the No.2 Mill was built as an expansion of the business in 1902. The mills closed for cotton spinning in 1967 and subsequently became used for mail order warehousing and distribution. The adjacent No.1 mill was burned down in an arson atack in August 2019 and although both mills were listed Grade II they were rapidly demolished to make way for a housing development.

Owned by the Bee Hive Spinning Co Ltd of Great Lever, Bolton, the No.2 Mill was built as an expansion of the business in 1902. The mills closed for cotton spinning in 1967 and subsequently became used for mail order warehousing and distribution. The adjacent No.1 mill was burned down in an arson atack in August 2019 and although both mills were listed Grade II they were rapidly demolished to make way for a housing development.

Built for the Bee Hive Spinning Co Ltd which was constituted in 1895. The No.1 Mill was built in 1895 and the No.2 Mill followed in 1902. In 1925 the complex boasted 262,000 mule spindles. The mills closed for cotton spinning in 1967 and subsequently became used for mail order warehousing and distribution. The No.1 mill was burned down in an arson atack in August 2019 and although both mills were listed Grade II they were rapidly demolished to make way for a housing development

Built for the Bee Hive Spinning Co Ltd which was constituted in 1895. The No.1 Mill, seen here, was built in 1895 and the No.2 Mill followed in 1902. In 1925 the complex boasted 262,000 mule spindles. The mills closed for cotton spinning in 1967 and subsequently became used for mail order warehousing and distribution. The No.1 mill was burned down in an arson attack in August 2019 and although both mills were listed Grade II they were rapidly demolished to make way for a housing development.

The No.3 Mill in the Belgrave complex was built to the design of F. W. Dixon and Son in 1910. It was electrically powered from the start.Spinning ceased in 1960 after which it has been used for clothing production and later for the manufacture of foam, polyester and feathers for the furniture and clothing industries.

Croal Mill was built in 1908 to the design of Bradshaw and Gass for the Croal Spinning Company Limited. Cotton spinning ended in 1967 and the mill is now used as a mail order warehouse for Littlewoods.

The Swan Lane No.3 Mill was built in 1914 to the design of Stott & Sons of Oldham. The Swan Lane Spinning Co Ltd. finally closed the mill in 1963 and it is now partly occupied by a range of businesses. It is listed Grade II* but is on the register of buildings at risk. This wonderful terracotta decoration is over the staff entrance which is hidden away in the mill yard.

Ram Mill in Chadderton was built in 1907 for the Ram Spinning Co Ltd. The design was by Stott & Sons to allow extension as a double mill in future, although this never happened. It closed temporarily in 1931 and reopened in 1934. Hagues Textiles took over after WWII and production ended in 1971. The building is now in multiple occupation as Ram Mill Business Park. The terracotta and yellow brickwork is by Dennis of Ruabon whilst the red brick is from the Rochdale Brick Co Ltd.

There are four Belgrave Mills in this complex at Hathershaw. The tower seen here belongs to the No.2 Mill which was built in 1907 to the design of F.W.Dixon. Cotton spinning ceased at this mill in 1969. Seen to the right is the No.4 Mill by the same architect. This was built in 1914 and was electrically powered from the beginning. Again it saw production cease in 1969.

The electrically powered No.3 Belgrave Mill at Hathershaw was built to the design of F W Dixon in 1910. Production ceased in 1960 and later use included a clothing factory until 1976 and then flock manufacture. It is currently occupied by a company manufacturing foam and fibre fillings for cushions etc.

This five storey spinnning mill was built in 1906 for the Manor Mill Company to the designs of George Stott. Production ceased in 1932 but was restarted by the Lancashire Cotton Corporation in 1940 and passed to Courtaulds in 1964. Production finished in 1990 and, after an abortive heritage centre proposal, the mill is now occupied by wholesale specialists Ultimate Products.

In 1905 the Alder Spinning Company commenced building its mill in Leigh to the design of Stott & Sons. The mill entrance, yard and offices are all that survive, still proudly declaring the mill name and the 1907 date of completion. The gates and fencing to the yard are of similar quality to the brickwork. Details and images of the mill can be found here.

Construction of the Pear Mill in Stockport commenced in 1908 and it was finally completed in 1913. Today this fine cotton spinning mill is a listed structure and divided into industrial units.

Intex Yarns in Radcliffe were taken over by Unifi and in the early years of the 21st century the mill was run down and closed with production transferred to Ireland. Today the buildings stand idle with the site due for redevelopment.