H.J Berry & Sons - Chipping - Lancashire
September '16
History
The oldest part of the site is the 'Old Kirk Mill' which closed down in 1886 and was subsequently acquired for furniture making. The rest of the factory was built across the road at a later date and in 2010 shut down after calling in administrators. At the time of the closure HJ Berry was the country's oldest surviving furniture manufacturer, and prided itself on the fact that it hadn't sacked an employee in over 60 years. They turned down a £1 million offer by Sir Gerry Robinson as part of his Channel 4 'Business Rescue' series, this was apparently because the £1 Million came in the majority as conditional loans and the management team decided against it.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/b...firm-closes-after-spurning-1631m-1897119.html
The Explore
Having not been out in a week or two decided to head up here as I'd heard about it on the grapevine and despite not doing any research found my way in no problem on what was a beautiful day. Amazing views from some of the roads around here. Went without problem, a thoroughly interesting day. Visited with a non-member.
Media / Photos
Furness/Boiler (Unsure which)
Inside the Furness/Boiler
Two Big Fans
September '16
History
The oldest part of the site is the 'Old Kirk Mill' which closed down in 1886 and was subsequently acquired for furniture making. The rest of the factory was built across the road at a later date and in 2010 shut down after calling in administrators. At the time of the closure HJ Berry was the country's oldest surviving furniture manufacturer, and prided itself on the fact that it hadn't sacked an employee in over 60 years. They turned down a £1 million offer by Sir Gerry Robinson as part of his Channel 4 'Business Rescue' series, this was apparently because the £1 Million came in the majority as conditional loans and the management team decided against it.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/b...firm-closes-after-spurning-1631m-1897119.html
The Explore
Having not been out in a week or two decided to head up here as I'd heard about it on the grapevine and despite not doing any research found my way in no problem on what was a beautiful day. Amazing views from some of the roads around here. Went without problem, a thoroughly interesting day. Visited with a non-member.
Media / Photos
Furness/Boiler (Unsure which)
Inside the Furness/Boiler
Two Big Fans
