Gidlow Works aka Rylands mill, Wigan - April 2011

[BB]

Visited with Scrappy :thumb

The mill was built in 1867, designed by George Woodhouse for John Rylands, one of the area's largest cotton spinners. The Grade II
listed complex includes the former spinning mill, weaving sheds, engine house and chimney.


Owned by J.Rylands it replaced an earlier mill. Noted for it ornate brickwork. In the original layout there were two massive twin cylinder J. Musgrave engines. This was converted in 1900 by Sharples to a 140 psi triple expansion engine.

It has now been aquired by MCR Property group who are in the process of planning to restore the mill building which will house a mixture of apartments with views over Mesnes Park. The development will also comprise of a number of modern townhouses and office space over 4 levels.

External (pano)
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k356/Broughtonboy2008/2-42.jpg

The chimney*
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k356/Broughtonboy2008/3-39.jpg

Different levels
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k356/Broughtonboy2008/4-34.jpg

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k356/Broughtonboy2008/1-44.jpg

http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k356/Broughtonboy2008/8-24.jpg

Let the light in
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k356/Broughtonboy2008/5-32.jpg

Going up?
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k356/Broughtonboy2008/6-30.jpg

Windows
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k356/Broughtonboy2008/7-26.jpg

That's my offerings done :)

[KingElvis]

Mate that's just lovely, the first shot is really strange.

[BA]

Reminds me of somewhere else!
Nice shots :) shame I didnt go, think I was busy snoozing on this one if I remember :lol:

[scrappy]

here are some of mine

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[http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5106/5618970550_ab553c9a4e_z.jpg

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[Nicola]

Fab shots Scrappy! :thumb

[BB]

Great shots there Mate! :D

[scrappy]

thanks guys, between us we actually made it look not that bad! there aint a lot in there to be honest, the exterior is the best really but it started raining heavly when we got out.

[coops]

Great work guys