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Moorgate Mill 003

b22815. This Spinning and weaving mill was erected in 1840-41 by John Parkinson. At this time the mill had 15,216 mule spindles and 142 looms. Weaving ended in the late 1920's. Photograph taken 8 May 1980 shows the mill lodge at the rear of the mill. M. 31 Moo.

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Image Height 421
Image Width 640
Image Copyrights Blackburn with Darwen
Image Location Blackburn Library
Date 1971-1980
Image Format Photographs - Black & White
Place Blackburn
Subjects Cotton Mills
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