Houldsworth Mill
Introduction
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Houldsworth Mill
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 1 Feb 2021
The Grade II* listed https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1067171 Mill dates from 1865. It was designed by Abraham Stott for William Houldsworth. At the time it was the largest cotton-spinning mill in the world, covering 64 acres and employing 454 workers. In 1898, it amalgamated with the Fine Cotton Spinners Association. Cotton production at Houldsworth Mill ceased in the 1950s. The mill was sold to the mail-order catalogue company, John Myers, and was used principally as a warehouse. Mail-order trading ceased in the 1970s, and the mill sold. and divided into separate business units. Since 1998, Houldsworth Mill has undergone substantial renovation and restoration financed by local business organisations, the local town council and by grants from English Heritage, and similar organisations, such as the Prince's Trust. The extension to the rear of the mill accommodates several businesses, and the second floor contains a Craft Village. The north end of the mill comprises a modern business centre and a large conference centre. More information on its history can be found at https://www.houldsworthmill.co.uk/history/
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Image Location
Latitude
53.435554
Longitude
-2.166139