Wensley Fold Old Mill 001

Wensley Fold Old Mill.rnThe 1852 mill of Eccles, leased 1880 to David Taylor with 19,000 spindles, 408 looms, 225 employees in 1885. Various fleeting firms until 1890's Mule spinning ceased after a fird of 1891. Eastwood and Sagar had taken over by 1904, 792 looms, increased to 842 in 1906. Closed 1930 and demolished soon after. rnMike Rothwell.