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After the bunker we had a little wander around the old mill that also occupied the site. Place was a wreck with fire damage and vandalism galore. That said I still enjoyed our mooch round here. Still stuff to see and the brick work on the outside of the building is spot on, as was the chimney. Thanks again to Vulex for showing me around here. At least we pulled something out of what was otherwise shaping up to be a grim day explore wise 
HISTORY
The mill was built in 1867, to designs by George Woodhouse for John Rylands, one of the area's largest cotton manufacturers. The Grade IIlisted complex includes the former spinning mill, weaving shedsand engine house and chimney.
Owned by John_Rylands it replaced an earlier mill. Noted for it decorative brickwork in whirs and Staffordshire blue brick. In the original 1865-ish layout there were two 460HP twin cylinder J. Musgrave engines. They had 40in cylinders and a 6ft stroke running at 42rpm on steam at 80psi. The 19ft flywheel drove geared drives. This was converted in 1900 by Sharples to 140 psi triple expansion engine. It is thought that this was done when the mules were replaced by ring frames.
The building itself was also occupied by Wigan and Leigh college since 1985, and has now since re-located across the way. It has now been acquired by MCR Property group who are in the process of planning to restore the mill building which will house a mixture of apartments with views over Mesnes Park. The development will also comprise of a number of modern townhouses and office space over 4 levels.
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More pics on my Flickr page
https://www.flickr.com/photos/135648593@N02/albums/72157661261677289
HISTORY
The mill was built in 1867, to designs by George Woodhouse for John Rylands, one of the area's largest cotton manufacturers. The Grade IIlisted complex includes the former spinning mill, weaving shedsand engine house and chimney.
Owned by John_Rylands it replaced an earlier mill. Noted for it decorative brickwork in whirs and Staffordshire blue brick. In the original 1865-ish layout there were two 460HP twin cylinder J. Musgrave engines. They had 40in cylinders and a 6ft stroke running at 42rpm on steam at 80psi. The 19ft flywheel drove geared drives. This was converted in 1900 by Sharples to 140 psi triple expansion engine. It is thought that this was done when the mules were replaced by ring frames.
The building itself was also occupied by Wigan and Leigh college since 1985, and has now since re-located across the way. It has now been acquired by MCR Property group who are in the process of planning to restore the mill building which will house a mixture of apartments with views over Mesnes Park. The development will also comprise of a number of modern townhouses and office space over 4 levels.
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Thanks For Looking
More pics on my Flickr page
https://www.flickr.com/photos/135648593@N02/albums/72157661261677289
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