Great Britain Shaws Diggle, October 2019

[Grindle]

Former Dobcross Loom Works; built in 1860 and located on the Canal side of Huddersfield Road was owned since the 70’s by W H Shaw and sons, pallet makers, there until approx 2006 when the company went into administration. It was reputedly one of the largest pallet works in Europe.



The stunning building at the entrance known locally as ‘The Cathedral’ the main building housing the clock tower. The building with the clock tower is a Grade II listed building



Part of the site was taken over in 2010 by a plastic extrusion company but only survived for a small number of years before going bust.



The site was earmarked for the location of a new high school and planning permission passed. This school should have been in service by 2018! But due to continued and ongoing local resistance nothing has happened



The main offices at the time of the visit alas were not unfortunately accessible.

 

[The_Raw]

Liking that mate. Looks like an interesting spot and some of your best shots here I think

 

[Grindle]

Liking that mate. Looks like an interesting spot and some of your best shots here I think

Thanks, it was a good mooch

 

[Dubbed Navigator]

Rather like this one Steve. Some decent shots and looks like its a real interesting wander. Bit odd maybe, but one of my favourite ones are near the end - the blue gate. Looks ancient, patched up - lovely.

 

[Grindle]

Rather like this one Steve. Some decent shots and looks like its a real interesting wander. Bit odd maybe, but one of my favourite ones are near the end - the blue gate. Looks ancient, patched up - lovely.

Cheers matey! Yeah was good, bit peed off the main office building click tower was solid, but yes good few hours in and out of the buildings

 

[obscureserenity]

Nicely captured! Looks like a good place to explore

 

[BikinGlynn]

Lovely pics there Steve, this ones on my list next time Im up that way!

 

[Andy]

Interesting place, your pics of it are nice!