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Broadstone Mill in Reddish was originally erected as a double mill for 260,000 mule spindles in 1903-7, only half of the structure has survived since cotton processing ended in 1959. It is remarkable that the window structure has seen so little alteration since then as the building is now in multiple industrial and commercial occupation.

Designed by A.H.Stott this double mill of 1865 was constructed for W.H.Houldsworth. In 1920 there were 140,000 spindles at work here and spinning continued until 1958. After other commercial uses the building has now been refurbished as flats and modern business units.

Built in 1903-7 by the Broadstone Spinning Co Ltd for 260,000 mule spindles. The use of glazed brick ornamentation is typical of the period. Half of the mill has been demolished since spinning ended in 1959 and the remaining section is in multiple industrial and commercial occupation.

The terracotta work on this public house of 1909 is top quality, and the decoration on the downspout is also a step up from normal. Sadly the premises were derelict and showed every sign of being due for demolition.

It didn't even make 100 years.The Grey Horse Hotel of 1909 sadly awaits its fate. Reddish, Stockport.