Mini 3 Roach Bridge Mill

[Paul Iddon]

Roach Bridge Mill was built in 1784 as a cotton spinning mill. In November 1801 much of the mill was damaged by fire, resulting in hard times and the owner, John Watson, eventually spending time in Lancaster's debtors' prison. Until 2001 the site was used for the manufacture and printing of specialist tissue paper. The family structure held the majority of shares with management holding a minority interest. Unfortunately, trading conditions and increased regulation caused major problems, trading had to cease and the company was placed in administration. Tissue conversion has re-started at Roach Bridge in some of the more modern buildings, while some of the older buildings have been demolished.

Paul.

 

[GFields]

Another awesome video

 

[Paul Iddon]

Another awesome video

Thank you

Paul.

 

[JimSteadman]

Beautifully done, silky smooth flying and great editing to music that was 'just right.' Thanks for posting this!

 

[Paul Iddon]

Beautifully done, silky smooth flying and great editing to music that was 'just right.' Thanks for posting this!

Thank you Jim - much appreciated.

Paul.

 

[Geofff]

Great video and music. I always like the story and history.

 

[Sky Wombat]

Great capture and the more you look the more there is to see.

 

[MAVE (Little bird)]

Roach Bridge Mill was built in 1784 as a cotton spinning mill. In November 1801 much of the mill was damaged by fire, resulting in hard times and the owner, John Watson, eventually spending time in Lancaster's debtors' prison. Until 2001 the site was used for the manufacture and printing of specialist tissue paper. The family structure held the majority of shares with management holding a minority interest. Unfortunately, trading conditions and increased regulation caused major problems, trading had to cease and the company was placed in administration. Tissue conversion has re-started at Roach Bridge in some of the more modern buildings, while some of the older buildings have been demolished.

Paul.

 

[MAVE (Little bird)]

Very interesting video, enjoyed.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Great video and music. I always like the story and history.

Great capture and the more you look the more there is to see.

Very interesting video, enjoyed.
Thanks for sharing.

Thank you all.

There are a few Urbex images on the web from years ago that someone did - my access for this video was simply on the road outside, and through an open gate. I didn't try to venture inside where there would be some fascinating history to be found at the risk of trespass, which is not something I would try...

Paul.