BAILEYS MILL DELPH
Explored with Judders, Noods, Ceejam and Theoss (when he eventually turned up
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We all know the history on this! But I was intrigued as to what the dates on the mill signified
But a little research threw up some interesting facts. The Mill was built in three stages during the 1800's. Between 1861-1865 Oldham was hit hard with the Cotton Famine and all supplies of raw material from the US was stopped, and a huge loss of jobs ensued. And in order to find employment for the Mill workers, a committee was set up in 1863 to help construct Alexandra Park, which opened in 1865. And by 1871 Oldham had the most Spinning Frames in the country. So the dates do tie in somehow, but may just be coincidental.
On with more pics then.
Order books from 1931-34
Swatch samples from 1930 complete with original pin
The remains of the Loom and a few close ups
Presumably the date of manufacture
Picking Tools
Interior shots
Noods and Judders busy at work.
Thanks for looking.
And the rest here
http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...ham/?start=all