Steam engine, Lower Heys Mill
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Steam engine, Lower Heys Mill
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 21 Apr 1992
The Barracks Fabric Printing Co Ltd, Lower Heys Mill, Black Lane, Macclesfield. The last working steam engine in the textile industry in the UK. Twin cylinder diagonal driving a calender. Built by Robey of Lincoln in 1913. Stopped 1995 and removed to Dingles museum in 1996.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.265632
Longitude
-2.122899