Globe Mill 2, Slaithwaite - March 2016

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Globe Worsted Mills were built in two stages – the construction of the first, Globe 1 began straight away in 1887 and was completed by the following year.

Globe 1 was 5 stories high and consisted of 33 bays. A detached boiler house, chimney and offices were also included on the site between the canal and road. Globe 2 was built in 1889 on the opposite side of the road, with an overhead walkway connecting the two buildings. Globe 2 was 5 stories plus a basement, and had 15 bays.

The Globe Worsted Company went from strength to strength over the years, and like many other textile mills saw a gradual decline in trade towards the end of the 20th century. The company went into administration in 2004 and closed later that year.

The site has recently been sold to a private developer and a £30 million project is under way to renovate the buildings into a multi-use complex comprising public and business facilities. The chimney and walkway have been demolished as part of the works.

Globe 1 is currently well under development while Globe 2 currently lies quietly behind.

Explored with Birdman Whistle who ended up with quite a bloody arm and no idea how he got it!


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There was quite a lot of old paperwork to be found in the basement.

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Thanks for looking.
 
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I got back from a day nosing around with a boot full of blood and with a gash in my calf that needed a trip to A an E plus a few stitches, I still have no idea how it happened, all part of the experience I suppose.
I enjoyed your report and pics, Thanks
 
I got back from a day nosing around with a boot full of blood and with a gash in my calf that needed a trip to A an E plus a few stitches, I still have no idea how it happened, all part of the experience I suppose.
I enjoyed your report and pics, Thanks

Thanks smiler, those experiences surely are the most memorable ;)
 
A really nice mix of old and not so new - looking at first picture from outside - looked like it would be a death trap inside despite your injury did not look to bad inside.
 

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