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Springside, STOCKPORT, SK4 5NZ

Houldsworth Mill dominates the background.

Magnificent chimney and mill lodge in the foreground.

The base of the chimney and evidence of various engine rooms and a glassed in rope race just above the chimney's pedestal. I can't remember if the dog was a problem or not.

Looking across the golf course from the path at the side of Highfield Country Park. I think the large building ahead is the former Victoria Mill (now converted into apartments).

The road here has degenerated to a cycle track.

Built in 1865, this mill has been converted for a variety of uses including residential, businesses and a conference centre.

Looking along Rupert Street, towards Houldsworth Mill. Houldsworth Mill, also known as Reddish Mill, is a former mill built in 1865 at the height of the cotton production boom in the north-west of England. It was constructed for Henry Houldsworth, a prominent mill owner at the time. As well as a mill, Reddish boasts a road, a large pub and the main town square all named in his honour. Cotton production at Houldsworth Mill ceased in the 1950s. The mill was sold to the John Myers mail-order catalogue company and was used principally as a warehouse. Mail-order trading ceased in the 1970s, and the mill was divided into separate business units, but most of the building remained vacant and it fell into a state of disrepair. Since 1998, Houldsworth Mill has undergone substantial renovation and restoration financed by local business organisations, the local town council and by grants from English Heritage3, 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. The mill is currently a Grade II* listed building. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houldsworth_Mill,_Reddish – Wikipedia article about Houldsworth Mill http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A564699 - BBC h2g2 guide http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?id=210821 – Images of England National Monuments Record

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/

A typical back alley behind a row of terraced houses. In the distance is Victoria Mill, now partly converted to exclusive apartments.

The line of the Stockport Branch Canal has been partially filled in by housing but much is accessible along footpaths.