Bolton University - former textile mills
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Bolton University - former textile mills
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 6 Apr 2014
I would be grateful if anybody could tell me more about the name and history of these mills that are now part of Bolton University. My research to date suggests they are Deane Road Mill - also known as Crook's Mill - dating to 1835. A recent article in the local newspaper states that the University is seeking (again) to demolish this mill and refers to it as Holt's mill. The last owner was Holt Hosiery and that is concordant with the other facts.
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