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GeoVDUB
16-06-2012, 12:03 AM
Visited with jST + Clough. Easiest explore on planet earth - Lovely photogenic place that I'm glad we stopped at on the way to a proper derp!

Dalton Mills - Keighley

Dalton Mills was once the largest textile mill in the region, employing over 2000 workers. It was built by Joseph Craven in 1869, replacing the original mill which was owned by Rachel Leach in the 1780's.
The mill was named Dalton Mills after the manager employed by Rachel Leach, a man called Dalton.
In its heyday between 1869 and 1877 the mill provided jobs for workers all over Keighley and the Worth Valley.
As the textile industry declined, the fortunes of Dalton Mills changed and up until 2004, it had been virtually empty for almost a decade. John Craven, the great-great grandson of Joseph, who had built the mill, eventually chose to sell Dalton Mills to Magna Holdings, to ensure it’s survival.


A few pics from this place, Only one of the pretty little workshop as I'm a bit special and took some fully horrific shots.

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Cheers ladies and gents - Really liked this place, I know it's been done and done and done but it's super photogenic so I couldn't resist.

yorkietommo
16-06-2012, 12:07 AM
Groovy. :thumb

birdinanaviary
16-06-2012, 07:08 AM
Lovely stuff!

Clough
16-06-2012, 08:52 AM
Groovy movie,

Access: buy a book

Little Dave
16-06-2012, 10:44 AM
Great piccys fella - Love this place :smclap

MJS
16-06-2012, 11:41 PM
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7103/7357055490_ff88da6970_c.jpg

Sick as fuck mate

ROYALBOB
17-06-2012, 11:07 AM
Yep them pics is rate good, wish I had tagged on nar.

boxerheaven
18-06-2012, 02:44 PM
lovely :)

Rebel
18-06-2012, 02:57 PM
I'm surprised theres still stuff to see after the fire.

GeoVDUB
18-06-2012, 08:16 PM
The fire only took out a small chunk of the building, unfortunately it cut off access to the rear part though so only the front is left.