Globe Mill 2, Slaithwaite - March 2016

[degenerate]

Globe Worsted Mills were built in two stages – the construction of the first, Globe 1 began straight away in 1887 and was completed by the following year. 

Globe 1 was 5 stories high and consisted of 33 bays. A detached boiler house, chimney and offices were also included on the site between the canal and road. Globe 2 was built in 1889 on the opposite side of the road, with an overhead walkway connecting the two buildings. Globe 2 was 5 stories plus a basement, and had 15 bays.

The Globe Worsted Company went from strength to strength over the years, and like many other textile mills saw a gradual decline in trade towards the end of the 20th century. The company went into administration in 2004 and closed later that year.

The site has recently been sold to a private developer and a £30 million project is under way to renovate the buildings into a multi-use complex comprising public and business facilities. The chimney and walkway have been demolished as part of the works.

Globe 1 is currently well under development while Globe 2 currently lies quietly behind.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Lenston]

Some good bits left here mate  

 

[AndyK!]

Cracking job there. I quite like the old mills, always full of character.

 

[jones-y-gog]

That's a fine example - nicely done. I saw tantalising glimpses through the window when I went but got no further....

 

[degenerate]

Cracking job there. I quite like the old mills, always full of character.

Thankyou, I personally like mills the most for that same reason 

 

[degenerate]

That's a fine example - nicely done. I saw tantalising glimpses through the window when I went but got no further....

Thanks a lot. It's one I didn't think I'd get to see but I managed it 

 

[hamtagger]

That's a fine old mill that mate, liking your pics of the place  

 

[TLR]

It is a lovely stroll this one, once you get past the curtain twitchers 

 

[degenerate]

It is a lovely stroll this one, once you get past the curtain twitchers 

Lucky for me they were asleep when I got there, getting out was a different story, for a while some builders were chilling in their van by the gate

 

[Maniac]

It's quite empty, but there's a few bits and pieces left around, enough to make it interesting, thanks for posting.