Tulketh Mill, Preston
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Tulketh Mill, Preston
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 1 Aug 2010
In my opinion this is the best view as it shows the fine chimney and engine house to best advantage. The white scar indicates the position of the demolished boiler house. The mill was opened in 1906 and the engine house contained a massive J & E Wood cross compound of 2000 horsepower with Corliss valve cylinders 29" & 58" bores by 60" stroke. The flywheel was 24' diameter and grooved for 44 cotton driving ropes. The chimney was originally 77 yards but is now shorter.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.772339
Longitude
-2.724153