Falcon and Manor Mills, Chadderton
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Falcon and Manor Mills, Chadderton
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 6 Aug 2006
This big single storey building is an unusual (for Oldham) example of a weaving shed among the big spinning mills. Designed by P S Stott in 1885 for the Oldham Velvet Manufacturing Co. In 1915 it had 802 looms powered by an Urmson & Thompson engine. It has now been repurposed and is in multiple occupancy. Even though I took this shot for Falcon, my eye is drawn to the chimney and water tower of the more impressive Manor Mill beyond. This is a former cotton spinning mill.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.548217
Longitude
-2.136094