Wellfield Mill 001
b22923. The second weaving shed at this mill was built in 1867-68 by James Astley and had 632 looms and employing 320 hands. Weaving ended in 1955-56, the Mill being used for the manufacture of plastic reels. The photograph, taken May 1979 shows the main entrance to the Mill which at the time belonged to Thomas Reeder.. M 31 Wel.
Image details
| Image Height | 438 |
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| 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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