Roach Bridge Mill

[Paul]

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.

 

 

 

[Ryewolf]

Another great video Paul, I've photographed the weir several times.

[Paul]

1 hour ago, Ryewolf said:

Another great video Paul, I've photographed the weir several times.

In all my years - this is the one and only time I have been there, despite it being reasonably close to town.

Paul.

[Ryewolf]

I think I first photgraphed it when a few of us did the One a Day every day challenge back in 2016 and 2017