Albert Mill - Whitworth - July 2010

[Trousercowboy]

I'm a bit confused as to the true identity of this mill. Casual research on the internet would suggest it is called Albert Mill, and locally it also seems that this is the name it is known by. However a bit more digging around and it all gets a bit complicated. A stone's through away is a big mill complex, possibly known as Orama Mills, now mostly demolished, that seems to fit the online historical descriptions of Albert Mill far more than this site. For example one website states Albert Mill was designed by famed Oldham mill architect Joseph Stott, but this puppy here is far removed from his grander style - a style which fits Orama mill to a tee. Also according to one source the Albert Mill boasted 651 looms, and I can't see how they would have fit into this pretty small building - maybe other sections have been demolished, there are certainly some more modern warehouse structures on site that could have once been the footprint for weaving sheds and the like.

Anyway I'm not 100% convinced of what the place is called and I know we all have a lazy propensity to believe everything on the internet is correct, when it could easily be confused or false. Anyway if anyone knows the true identity please let me know.

Not the most exciting of sites, but it had a parochial charm, much like myself.









The old lift, or elevator to our Stateside viewers










In the basement, it was pleasantly damp and musty in here




And finally in one of the numerous out buildings

[boxfrenzy]

It had been a while since I last checked out a northern mill, and I was pleased to see nothing had changed while I was away. Usual big mill floors were in full effect here.


The remains of cheap wooden panelling could be seen down this corridor, leading off the street.


Even though not a lot remained in here, it was a jolly good wander around.


This was my favourite floor. Lovers of litter had lynched a wheelie bin sometime in the past, which hung high over the double height room.


Although this place was in a bad way, it would be rude not to check it out. Once this place would have been a bustling place, yet now, like so many, the only inhabitants are the pigeons which circled overhead as we slipped away.

[judderman62]

liking that place lots

[Mexico75]

More Northern Milly goodness not seen this one before.

[wherever i may roam]

Nice pics