Falcon Mill, Victoria Street, Chadderton
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Falcon Mill, Victoria Street, Chadderton
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 16 Feb 2008
This is my third visit to this area and I have only just learnt that the 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. Even though I took this shot for Falcon and have labelled it as such, my eye is drawn to the chimney and water tower of the more impressive Manor Mill.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.547767
Longitude
-2.137149