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A rare internal shot of Gibson Mill Restaurant in its hey day as a recreational venue. Probably early 1900s.

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Also known as Lord Holme Mill, it was built about 1800 to produce cloth from cotton.
The mill ceased operation in 1890, and was used as a dance hall, and roller skating rink, among other facilities. The mill was largely derelict following WWII, but…

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Woodhouse Mill was built in 1832 and spun cotton for a century until the Depression halted production. It remained empty for 50 years until it was bought by an enthusiast who planned an industrial heritage centre, but restoration was halted by the…

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Beryl Martin with Juno Scanned from photograph

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Very large mill - Wlson Bros, Bobbin Manufacturers - demolished before erection of flats. Scanned from photograph

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c. 1960 Friths Mill, Bacup Road - Known as Temperley's "Bottom Shop".

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c. 1960 Friths Mill, Bacup Road - Known as Temperley's "Bottom Shop".

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Woodhouse Mill was built in 1832 and spun cotton for a century until the Depression halted production. It remained empty for 50 years until it was bought by an enthusiast who planned an industrial heritage centre, but restoration was halted by the…

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Bridge over Hebden Water at Gibson Mill in Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge.
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