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Audley Hall Mill 009

udley Hall Mills. Three large weaving sheds and warehouses known as "Cat Hoyle" owing to a high incidence of feline mortality in the mill reservoir.rnAudley Hall Mill One, establised in 1860-61 by the Audley Hall Co-operative Spinning and Manufacturing Co. Ltd wound up in 1865. Taken by Frank Mitchell in 1866. In 1868 Eli Heyworth purchased the mill. Then extended in 1871. 1875 and during the 1880's. In 1930-31 the majority of the mill was demolished. rnAudley Hall Mill Two, built in 1877-78 Eli Heyworth and Designed by Miles Aspinall. Audley Hall Mills were worked by the Heyworth Family till 1930-31.rnEli Heyworth and Sons Ltd, est 1934 by former employees and closed in 1971. for more information on this Mill, see the Industrial Heritage part one by Mike Rothwell.

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Image Height 640
Image Width 425
Image Copyrights Ross Malcolm
Image Location Blackburn Library
Date 2001-2010
Image Format Photographs - Colour
Place Blackburn
Subjects Cotton Mills
Image Collections Ross Malcolm