John Hargreaves, Tameside Paper Mill.
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John Hargreaves, Tameside Paper Mill.
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 7 May 2000
The chimney looks like it has been extended with a step in the barrel and a change of batter. The cap is nice though. The works contained two Ashworth & Parker high speed steam engines that were on standby to drive the paper machine. they have since been retired and were due to be removed for preservation.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.486534
Longitude
-2.050748