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This was a seriously fantastic visit, better then expected and a much enjoyed afternoon.
These Mills were once the largest textile mill in the region, employing over 2000 workers.
It was built by Joseph Craven in 1869, it replaced the original mill which was owned by Rachel Leach in the 1780's.
As the textile industry declined, the fortunes of the 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 it’s 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 display the time to the whole of the Lane again.
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1111 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
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1919 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2020 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2121 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2222 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2323 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
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2525 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2727 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2828 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2929 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
3030 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
These Mills were once the largest textile mill in the region, employing over 2000 workers.
It was built by Joseph Craven in 1869, it replaced the original mill which was owned by Rachel Leach in the 1780's.
As the textile industry declined, the fortunes of the 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 it’s 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 display the time to the whole of the Lane again.
11 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
22 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
33 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
44 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
55 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
66 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
77 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
88 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
99 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
1010 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
1111 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
1313 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
1414 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
1515 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
1616 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
1717 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
1818 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
1919 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2020 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2121 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2222 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2323 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2424 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2525 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2727 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2828 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
2929 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
3030 by elladiandolini, on Flickr
