The Darwen and Mostyn Iron Works 001

The Darwen and Mostyn Iron Works Goose House Lane In 1870 the Darwen Iron works was built on land adjpoining the railway by the Darwen Iron Company. The works at Goosehouse had its own large sidings and shunting engine and over time was owned by Storeys of Lancaster and the Darwen and Mostyn Iron Company. In 1888 it employed around 110 local people. Closed in 1927.Demolition began in 1936 and the 200 foot iron chimney was dismantled.