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Looking over Walsden sports field to Scar Rocks, c 1910. The small building on the left, called, 'Jerico' once stood on the line of the old canal. Winterbutlee Mill now gordon Rigg's Garden Centre, can be seen on the right. The mill in the middle…

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Originally built as a cotton spinning mill in the early 19th Century, the buildings were later converted to a print and dye works. The abundant water supply was the chief reason for the selection of the site, but the chimney which is situated on the…

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Walking Group on moors near a derelict farm.

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NAME: ALMA WORKS

LOCATION: Alma Road, Walsden

REF: CD9

GRID REF: 933 222

CLASSIFICATION: D

CONDITION: Semi-used

APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid-late 19C

DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: Located on the Rochdale Canal, just above Hollins Mill, Alma…

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The settling tanks, Walsden Print Works

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This restaurant actually materialised - opened for a while - then there was a fire and it closed.

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This restaurant actually materialised - opened for a while - then there was a fire and it closed.

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Once an incredibly popular & busy pub - it has now been converted into a private dwelling.

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BIRKS MILL
LOCATION: Hollingworth Lane, Walsden
REF: CD7
GRID REF: 935 219
CLASSIFICATION: C
CONDITION: Semi-used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid-late 19C (site earlier)
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: An early water powered site, a carding and spinning…

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BIRKS MILL

LOCATION: Hollingworth Lane, Walsden

REF: CD7

GRID REF: 935 219

CLASSIFICATION: C

CONDITION: Semi-used

APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid-late 19C (site earlier)

DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: An early water powered site, a carding and…

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BOTTOMS MILL, Walsden
LOCATION: Bottoms
REF: CD6
GRID REF: 934 214
CLASSIFICATION: D
CONDITION: Fully used
APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: Mid-late 19C
DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: Quite a small mill site on either side of Rochdale Road. Mill buildings…

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The aftermath of flooding. AN 34131703

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The damage caused by flooding. AN 34131703

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After the floods. The householder has put the carpet and chair outside to dry. AN 34131703

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The damage caused by flooding. AN 34131703

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NAME: CLOUGH MILL

LOCATION: Just off Rochdale Road, Walsden.

REF: CD12

GRID REF: 930 224

CLASSIFICATION: A

CONDITION: Mostly disappeared

APPROX DATE OF SITE AND BUILDINGS: From late 18C

DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: An historic site that has now…

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A view of Copperas House, Walsden taken from the rear of the property.

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Copperashouse area, Walsden. Rochdale Road and the railway line can be seen in this shot.

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Lovely cottage in Walsden, we are not sure of its location, can you help?
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