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I have to say, this really was an enjoyable day and a fantastic visit!
These Mills were once the largest textile mill in the region, employing over 2000 workers.
It was originally built by Joseph Craven in 1869, replacing the original mill which was owned by Rachel Leach in the 1780's.
In its heyday between 1869 and 1877 the mill provided jobs for workers in the area.
As the textile industry declined, the fortunes of Dalton Mills changed and up until 2004, it had been virtually empty for almost a decade.
John Craven, the great-great grandson of Joseph, who had built the mill, eventually chose to sell the Mills, to ensure their survival.
Part of the renovation of the Clock Tower has included restarting the landmark clock which has not ticked for 25 years. In the mill's heyday, thousands of workers relied on the clock to get to work on time, but the hands had not moved for a quarter of a century.
The clock was repaired, so it can now display the time to the whole of the Lane again.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/122948837@N06/13766735193/
These Mills were once the largest textile mill in the region, employing over 2000 workers.
It was originally built by Joseph Craven in 1869, replacing the original mill which was owned by Rachel Leach in the 1780's.
In its heyday between 1869 and 1877 the mill provided jobs for workers in the area.
As the textile industry declined, the fortunes of Dalton Mills changed and up until 2004, it had been virtually empty for almost a decade.
John Craven, the great-great grandson of Joseph, who had built the mill, eventually chose to sell the Mills, to ensure their survival.
Part of the renovation of the Clock Tower has included restarting the landmark clock which has not ticked for 25 years. In the mill's heyday, thousands of workers relied on the clock to get to work on time, but the hands had not moved for a quarter of a century.
The clock was repaired, so it can now display the time to the whole of the Lane again.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/122948837@N06/13766735193/
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