Ark Mill (aka Welkin Mill)
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Ark Mill (aka Welkin Mill)
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 15 Mar 2009
This mill built 1906 for ring spinning apparently had a steam turbine driving a generator with electric machine drives. The power plant buildings are hidden round the back and I couldn't get to see them. There was a guy with a hi-vis vest sat in a car by the rear entrance. I wonder if this is a response to a recent ascent of the chimney by the urban exploration brigade.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.419235
Longitude
-2.134628