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The Pennine Chain. Land of Clogs, Flat Caps and Dr
"Valley Of Mills"

Nestled in a pennine valley lies this beautiful Victorian Mill which dominates this true gritstone hamlet. You really couldn't wish for a more picture postcard setting.

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Looming large and ominous.

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A stark reminder of those dark Satanic days.

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It's a big un for sure! And if you noticed the walkway in the shot above you will see why! It links both Mills.

It makes me go weak at the knees.

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Mmmmmmm..... That walkway.

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Mmmmmmm.... That walkway indeed.

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It was built in 1887, has 5 storeys and a central engine house with 33 bays. The smaller Mill has 6 storeys but only 15 bays. It has laid dormant since closure in 2005, but has always been very well protected. Plans are afoot though and the future looks bright....... More on that later.

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Shall we go in then.

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Something tells me I'm on the wrong side of the law here.

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There seems to be a theme running through this Mill? Here's a clue.....

Cool In Blue.

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Joseph's coat and Benetton spring to mind! Yep....... This place oozes colour. And the textures and light are just magical.

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Shakin Stevens..... Green Door.

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Simply Red.

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Up in the rafters.

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And out onto the roof.

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Stunning views.

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Pillar porn.

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And more colour.

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And some toned down shots.

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Row upon row of sample boxes.

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And some samples.

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Lovely vintage Oil bottles.

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Sorry for the overload peeps! Got that sinking feeling yet.

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Just a few more! Honest.

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I think this belongs in the 1st aid room?

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Fantastic old fire hose and cart.

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And to finish with..... Where it was made.

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"The Future"

http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/loca...e-innovation-centre-announced-86081-31211839/

This report was probably way too long, and I await my bollocking. Sincere apologies to all. But thanks for looking.

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Very, very nice indeed. I love that green, wrinkly bridge to bits!

Does your village name begin with a G perchance? I'm seriously thinking I know that skyline! :) No answer required by the way, I'm not going to moderate my own reply!

Well done fella, some lovely pix.
 
Very, very nice indeed. I love that green, wrinkly bridge to bits!

Does your village name begin with a G perchance? I'm seriously thinking I know that skyline! :) No answer required by the way, I'm not going to moderate my own reply!

Well done fella, some lovely pix.

Ha Ha. My name begins with G mate. Thanks for the comments.
 
Easily the best set of photographs i've seen all day!

Fantastic stuff and thanks for posting them up! :)
 
Many thanks to all for the comments. Much appreciated :)

I forgot to include the 1st aid book, which was of course in the 1st aid room :mrgreen:

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The book dates from 1949.

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I could have read this all day long. Some of the entries made me laugh. Here's one excerpt.......

Clock No 661 Dorothy Sherratt.

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Symptoms..... Septic abrasion to left ankle.

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Cause of accident..... Kicked ankle with her own right foot :laugh:

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Quality.​
 
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One will find that accident book entries for septic cuts and abrasions are very common across the West Yorkshire woollen industry in the 40's/60's, although I have never come across that mode of injury before! Septic sores and cuts were most commonly found on workers handling the raw fleeces prior to the washing process - this was because the fleeces were naturally greasy and not particularly clean on arrival at the mill. The sheds were the bales of fleeces were opened up were particularly dirty places before H & S reared its head. It should also be noted that the shearers were also prone to nasty septic cuts and abrasions. Nice to see a very good report that highlights one of the more unknown pitfalls of working in this industry.
 
One will find that accident book entries for septic cuts and abrasions are very common across the West Yorkshire woollen industry in the 40's/60's, although I have never come across that mode of injury before! Septic sores and cuts were most commonly found on workers handling the raw fleeces prior to the washing process - this was because the fleeces were naturally greasy and not particularly clean on arrival at the mill. The sheds were the bales of fleeces were opened up were particularly dirty places before H & S reared its head. It should also be noted that the shearers were also prone to nasty septic cuts and abrasions. Nice to see a very good report that highlights one of the more unknown pitfalls of working in this industry.

I worked within the textile industry myself for many years! And can tell you that the common injury in modern times is still cuts and abrasions, and that's with health and safety in place. Thanks for your comments mate.
 
I worked within the textile industry myself for many years! And can tell you that the common injury in modern times is still cuts and abrasions, and that's with health and safety in place. Thanks for your comments mate.

My wife's family built and owned Castleton Mills in Armley Leeds until father in law was forced to close in the early 80's. Fortunately the original five storey mill, which was originally built for weaving canvas for sails and army tentage, has survived - the fact that it never really stood empty during the period from closure to office conversion had a lot to do with that. Castleton Mill was weaving basic woollen cloth for duffle coats and donkey jackets and for many years British Steel was the major costumer, the demise of that company not only rocked the boat, it capsized it! The Italians at the time where producing duffle coating priced at 2/3 delivered to UK, of the UK produced materials. Sad days, but the Italians had modern looms in modern buildings and unfortunately there was no money for modern looms in single storey modern mills in West Yorkshire. Those very few at the posh end of the trade (worsteds) did manage to continue if there was cash in the refurb pot. Which end of the trade did you work in, the posh Huddersfield end or the very basic Leeds (cloth for construction sites) end? Thanks for the 'modern chapter' on the industry, your report brought back many memories for my wife - the old mill owning families all knew each other on some level, even if it was just as a business acquaintance.
 

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