Swallow Street Mill 005

b22956. Swallow Street Mill was built as a weaving shed in 1850 by Henry Ward. It was known as the “Lather Box” which was a reference to Ward’s early occupation as a barber. It had 27,000 spindles in 1854. By 1884 the mill had 65,372 spindles and 938 looms. The mill closed and was knocked down in mid 1970’s. The photograph, shows the engine house and chimney ready for demolision in 1970. M. 31 Swa.