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Roe Lee Old Mill 004

b22785. Roe Lee Mill was erected in 1856-57 by James Pemberton and Sons. In 1861 it was working 480 looms which increased to 980 in 1862 and 1008 in 1872. Weaving ended in 1981. The photograph shows the rear of the mill with the cemtery in the distance it was taken in 1962. M. 31 Roe

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Image Height 491
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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