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Gidlow Mill - Wigan 2016
Gidlow Mill is better known as Ryland Mill or as Wigan and Leigh college Pagefeild campus.
The mill was built in 1867, designed by George Woodhouse for John Rylands, one of the area’s largest cotton spinners. The Grade II listed complex includes the former spinning mill, weaving sheds, engine house and chimney. This site also contains a small air raid shelter as it was a potential target during the war.
In 1985 this site became Wigan Technical College, This college was better known as the Pagefield Building until closure in 2007.
It has now been acquired by MCR Property Group who are in the process of planning to restore the mill building which will house a mixture of apartments with views over Mesnes Park. The development will also comprise of a number of modern townhouses and office space over four levels. The air raid shelter is due to be built over and sealed.
I will have to apologise now as the pictures from the air raid shelter are not the best. If you watch the video of trip you get a sense of depth whilst inside the tunnels. I have placed a link to the bottom of this thread.
Gidlow Mill with Air Raid Shelter Video
Thank you for reading.
Gidlow Mill is better known as Ryland Mill or as Wigan and Leigh college Pagefeild campus.
The mill was built in 1867, designed by George Woodhouse for John Rylands, one of the area’s largest cotton spinners. The Grade II listed complex includes the former spinning mill, weaving sheds, engine house and chimney. This site also contains a small air raid shelter as it was a potential target during the war.
In 1985 this site became Wigan Technical College, This college was better known as the Pagefield Building until closure in 2007.
It has now been acquired by MCR Property Group who are in the process of planning to restore the mill building which will house a mixture of apartments with views over Mesnes Park. The development will also comprise of a number of modern townhouses and office space over four levels. The air raid shelter is due to be built over and sealed.
I will have to apologise now as the pictures from the air raid shelter are not the best. If you watch the video of trip you get a sense of depth whilst inside the tunnels. I have placed a link to the bottom of this thread.
Gidlow Mill with Air Raid Shelter Video
Thank you for reading.