Report - Ainsworth Mill - Breightmet - Jan 2017

[jtza]

History:

Ainsworth Mill was first put to use in 1850, working to finish yarn and fabric using processes of bleaching, mercerising and dyeing. At the peak time for the industry in 1912 the mill was able to produce 8 billion yards of cloth. Between 1914-1918, (the time of WW1) the industry was halted before the Lancashire Cotton Corporation (LCC) was established in 1929 in hopes of saving the industry. Between the time of it being bought in 1930 all the way through to 1950 it was extensively refurbished and then used again as a mercerising facility. Ainsworth Mill continued bleaching and dyeing work until 2006 where the dyeing company went into liquidation.

Our Visit:

We showed up at the mill and instantly gained quick access and was able to wander round the site with ease. Overall it was a relaxed explore and nice to see.

Media:

*VIDEO WILL BE UP ON YOUTUBE BY 16TH JAN*​

 

[Xan_Asmodi]

Man, this is properly fucked. Nice one for getting out and seeing it though! Are there any redeeming features in here?

 

[jtza]

Man, this is properly fucked. Nice one for getting out and seeing it though! Are there any redeeming features in here?

Thanks! Not as such unfortunately.. There's a few of the old features from the mill such as the chains but other than that it is emptied out. However a lot of weird rubbish dumped in there in one of the rooms and there was two levels below which I didn't include any photos of due to low light. Never know, might be something to find down there.

 

[Xan_Asmodi]

Thanks! Not as such unfortunately.. There's a few of the old features from the mill such as the chains but other than that it is emptied out. However a lot of weird rubbish dumped in there in one of the rooms and there was two levels below which I didn't include any photos of due to low light. Never know, might be something to find down there.

I'll have to take a look then!