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Pool Mill - Huddersfield - March 2013

BadBatz

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It's grim up North!​

Myself, Drinkinbud and the Beardyemukidwhotagsalong went for a mooch around this mill, we've all passed, either discounted it, it was tight or more recently full of pikeys with diggers?!?!?!!? Comedy of the day involved drinkinbud complaining that he liked southern places better, electricity, carpet, warm........he is now our honorary southern softie LOL!​

Anyway, here's some stolen history:​

"The woollen mill was owned by Samuel Firth of Gatehead in Marsden, and opened in 1888. He also owned Holme Mill. By the 60s, it was owned and run by Fisher, Firth & Co. which became Cellars Clough Woollen Mills Ltd, managed by another Firth son, in 1981. The company has now been dissolved.​

Situated just off the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, the mill’s pond is now a popular fishing spot. Planning permission was granted for the conversion of the mills and former offices to 101 dwelling units, 9 live/work units, a resident’s gym, pool, shop, meeting room, bike store, car park and improvements to the access road.​

Previous planning applications have been unsuccessful as bats were found to be residing in the mill. The bats weren’t forcibly removed, so the hope was that they would eventually choose the ‘improved accommodation’ for themselves."​

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Beardygirlpants doing his thing.​

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Drinkinbud attempting to stare at his strongbow till it magically fills up again..​

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Graffreflection, just had to.​

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At the top.​

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My big shaft shot.​

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It's full of big rooms.​

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And doors.​

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And lift shafts.​

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HI!​

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Also has an outside.​

Actually, for somewhere with very little detail, this place was great, well worth a wonder round if you can!​

Cheers for looking.​
 
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skeleton key

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Very nice and Northerly grim and agree is a bit odd to see a splore with no carpet lol :D

Looks a nice location bud and have some nice shots.

Did you flick the light switches just to try :lol:

Very Nice BadBaTz and thanks for sharing (y)

 

BadBatz

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No, but we had electricity on at the Hospital, I shall post a micro report soon!

 

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Sounds good and if im not mistaken you guys were the first in which is always a big plus

Whoop Whoop :cool2:

So a well done on that (y)

But it had no carpet :dunno: tut tut lol

 

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some lovely shots taken there... :) quite a bit in that area to mooch round..thanks for sharing :)

 

BadBatz

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LOADS of mills like this, they all have their charm........

But it's also nice to do other stuff.

 

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Also!

Northernmonkey TOP TIP:

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Strongbow cans and cigarettes don't take photographs as well as cameras!

 

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Looks nice and spacious, no wonder those bats like it.

 

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Looks a great place to explore, nice mix of history and some great pics too, thanks for posting

(y)

 
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