Report - Alma Mill - Macclesfield - June 2020

[Mondeo]

Little bit bored and with an hour spare this afternoon I decided to check out an old mill that is local to me.

History;

This silk weaving mill was built in 1823. The mill was originally built for the hand processing of silk. An engine house (which no longer survives intact) was added to the mill in 1871.

Grade 2 listed and recently used as a rehearsal studio for a local company who moved location in 2006

It also seems to have been used as an art space and photography studio on the upper floor and a cabinet makers elsewhere in the building.

It has been sold for approximately £200,000 and will probably be turned into apartments.

As I was already out and about I didn't have a tripod with me so unfortunately some images are a little flashed.

 

[Scoobysrt]

I went here last week but there was a police car outside so went elsewhere and forgot to go back. Nice to see inside.

 

[The Explorer Returns]

Love that Briton Fire door closer, very rare now, that’s from the 40-50s

 

[Mondeo]

I went here last week but there was a police car outside so went elsewhere and forgot to go back. Nice to see inside.

It's ok for a quick look, I'd assume the police might have been interested as it looks like kids have been using it for having the odd smoke and drink,

Luckily, there's not much worth trashing,

M.

 

[Scoobysrt]

To be honest I got the opinion they were skiving lol.

 

[Mondeo]

To be honest I got the opinion they were skiving lol.

Cheshire police? Would never believe that lol

 

[cch1755]

I lurk here from time to time, but registered so I could comment. Great report, and nice to see that bottle of methylated spirits. I own the Hadfield business that supplied that bottle! From the address and phone number it's well over twenty years old.

 

[Mondeo]

I lurk here from time to time, but registered so I could comment. Great report, and nice to see that bottle of methylated spirits. I own the Hadfield business that supplied that bottle! From the address and phone number it's well over twenty years old.

Thats awesome, thanks for the information,

I assume this one I've found elsewhere is even older,

M.

 

[cch1755]

Yes that one is older, before the street name was changed.

 

[BrainL]

I drive past that every morning on the school run... should get off my arse and have a look myself!