Astley, J and R 002

Image taken in 2019 by Blackburn College student Brandon Becksantea of the J.R. Astley mill on Higson Street, Blackburn.rnrnThe image is probably taken from Shaw Street; the building stands between Shaw Street and Higson Street just off Devonport Road. Originally, the factory housed J. & R. Astley, Reed & Heald Works. rnrnSee image: Astley, J and R 001rnrnWith grateful thanks to Michael Valentine for supplying further information.