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Walpole Street Mill 011

Walpole Street, Blackburn.rnA weaving mill run throughout its working life by Solomon Longworth and his family. First shed of 445 looms in 1865. Second shed of 326 looms (Lucknow mill) added 1887. Weaving ended in 1956 and the plant was sold in 1957. rnMike Rothwell.

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Image Height 425
Image Width 640
Image Copyrights Ross Malcolm
Image Location Blackburn Library
Date 1991-2000
Image Format Photographs - Colour
Place Blackburn
Subjects Cotton Mills
Image Collections Ross Malcolm