Family History Society of Cheshire - Macclesfield Mills

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Albion mill, London Road, a silk mill dated 1843 which was built for Thomas Heapy.

Albion mill, London Road, a silk mill dated 1843 which was built for Thomas Heapy.

Bridge Street Mill, now used by light industry and offices. Photograph by Tim Massey - Own work

Bridge Street Mill, now used by light industry and offices. Photograph by Tim Massey - Own work

Byron House, London Road

Byron House, London Road

Crompton Road mill, Crompton Road. A silk weaving and cotton spinning mill built c1825 with late C19 additions.

Crompton Road mill, Crompton Road. A silk weaving and cotton spinning mill built c1825 with late C19 additions.

George Street New mill built in1885.

George Street New mill built in1885.

Hovis mill on the canalside at Macclesfield, was the original home of Hovis flour. It was originally built in 1831 for a canal carrying company. In 1898 the mill was bought by the flour millers who founded the Hovis Bread Flour Co.

Hovis mill on the canalside at Macclesfield, was the original home of Hovis flour. It was originally built in 1831 for a canal carrying company. In 1898 the mill was bought by the flour millers who founded the Hovis Bread Flour Co.

Kershaw Mill, Newton Street is an early 20th century building built of brick. Recently converted to office use.

Kershaw Mill, Newton Street is an early 20th century building built of brick. Recently converted to office use.

Oxford Road mills. A four storey wing on Oxford Road has the name J Dunkerly & Son Ltd who were silk manufacturers and throwsters in the late 19th century. Now used as offices.

Oxford Road mills. A four storey wing on Oxford Road has the name J Dunkerly & Son Ltd who were silk manufacturers and throwsters in the late 19th century. Now used as offices.

Paradise mill, Park Lane. Paradise mill is now a living museum of the silk industry. For further details https://macclesfieldmuseums.co.uk

Paradise mill, Park Lane. Paradise mill is now a living museum of the silk industry. For further details https://macclesfieldmuseums.co.uk

Park Green mill before its destruction by fire in 2009.

Park Green mill before its destruction by fire in 2009.

Park mill, Hobson Street, entrance showing date.

Park mill, Hobson Street, entrance showing date.

Park mill, Hobson Street. A silk weaving mill, dated 1852, with 20th century alterations. Now used as offices.

Park mill, Hobson Street. A silk weaving mill, dated 1852, with 20th century alterations. Now used as offices.

Royal Court, George Street previously known as George Street Mill built in 1875.

Royal Court, George Street previously known as George Street Mill built in 1875.

Royal Silk Warehouse, Gas Road now a Travelodge hotel.

Royal Silk Warehouse, Gas Road now a Travelodge hotel.

Victoria mills, Windmill Street. These silk mills were built in two phases between 1830 and 1840. The northern building was probably the oldest on the site.

Victoria mills, Windmill Street. These silk mills were built in two phases between 1830 and 1840. The northern building was probably the oldest on the site.