Durban Mill, Hollinwood
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Durban Mill, Hollinwood by Chris Allen as part of the Geograph project.
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Durban Mill, Hollinwood
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 6 Aug 2006
Only the open space and the houses survive from this 2006 image. The mill and the chimneys have gone. On the right hand side the chimney belongs to Brook No. 2 Mill that is just seen on the right hand edge. Brook No. 2 Mill has been replaced by Oasis Academy. The scene is dominated by Durban Mill with its truncated chimney behind. This mill was built in 1905 by the Durban Mill Co Ltd. The architect was PS Stott and its 120,000 spindles were powered by a magnificent Yates & Thom horizontal four cylinder triple expansion engine of 1750 horsepower. The mill ceased production in 1962 and was re-occupied in 1967 as a mail order warehouse. There is a new housing development on the site now.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.524585
Longitude
-2.129683