Baileys Mill-Oldham Rd-Delph-Visited March 2010

[photophrenia]

Bailey Mill-Oldham Rd-Delph-Visited March 2010

Bailey Mill Dates back to the mid 19c, the Mill was run by Mallalieu's for many years, but they went into administration in 1996. They came out of administration when they were bought by another Delph weaving company, Gledhills. However, in doing so, most of the business was transferred to Valley Mill, just up the road. Bailey Mill remained open until about January 2000. The Mill still retains much of its industrial past, including a magnificent loom on the top floor. Vandalism, Pigeons and the other vermin that take copper and anything else they can sell has taken its toll, but the building is still reasonably intact. While i was there, 2 Pikies were stripping lead from part of a roof. I thought it best to lay low at first and was slightly worried about my camera gear, but i wasn't going to let them ruin my day. I decided to explain to them that i was a surveyor taking pictures, they soon buggered off!

[judderman62]

yep some great photos. I really like baileys lots

[evilnoodle]

Ooh........nice pics, matey

[boxfrenzy]

Good shots. Nice to see different parts of here

[ceejam]

nice report bud and well done with the pikeys

[SilentHill]

Nice pics mate

We noticed that the tiles on the roof had been neatly stacked awaiting collection.

[Rebel]

The floors in that place are going to end up being a bit dodgy from water damage if they keep puling the roof off.

[Rochester]

10 out of ten mate, great report.

[judderman62]

The floors in that place are going to end up being a bit dodgy from water damage if they keep puling the roof off.

yeah I've been thinking that that mill has been there so long and now chances are it's going to go down hill quite a lot quite quick

[photophrenia]

It infuriates me when these buildings are abused and vandals/thieves make a few quid by ripping out integral parts. Unfortunately though I guess, extra security is expensive and we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.