Primrose Mill, Preston
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Primrose Mill, Preston
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 1 Aug 2010
This manufactory dates to the early 1860s although carrying a date of 1907 on a beam over the large door - this probably relates to a rebuilding. Although probably originally fitted with a beam engine, by the 1890s the power was provided by a horizontal single cylinder steam engine 16" x 36" and developing 67 horsepower at 65.5 rpm. It would appear this was used for cotton weaving.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.759273
Longitude
-2.683733
