Report - Milford Mill Derbyshire - Feb 2019

[bmichelle]

This site has been done a hell of a lot I know but thought we’d check it out as it’s only a short drive away.

Stolen History as always:

Milford was named for its river-crossing, on an ancient route from Derby to the Peak district. The power of the Derwent was used from medieval times to run a corn-mill, dying and fulling mills, and iron and scythe forges. Jedediah Strutt, a farmer turned hosier, recognised the potential of the site. Inventor of the Derby rib machine, Strutt owned a Derby silk mill, and had set up cotton mills in Belper.

In 1781, he bought land in Milford to build a cotton spinning mill. It was one of a series of textile milles constructed on the Derwent between Matlock and Derby during the Industrial Revolution.
These pioneering developments, which included the creation of new communities to house and cater for the workforce they required, are now recognises as being of international importance.

The Milford Mill complex eventually included spinning, bleaching and dying mills, as well as foundries, joiners’ workshops, a gas-works and a corn-mill. The Warehouse, constructed in 1793, was an early attempt by William Strutt, Jedediah’s eldest son. To design a fire-proof multi-storey structure. Later, and more successful, attempts at fire-proofing are embodies in the Dyehouse building, near the bridge. Whilst almost all the early mill buildings were demolished in the 1950s and ‘60s, much of the associated industrial housing has survived. Many of these houses were built by the Strutts, from the late 18th century onwards, transforming Milford from a riverside hamlet into a company village. The Strutts also built the school, created several farms to supply produce for their workers, helped establish the village’s various religious and social buildings.

Explore:
My entry was anything but dignified as the car wash wasn’t open (not actually sure if they still do it anymore) so had to climb the barbed wire gate, being 5’ tall this isn’t the easiest (shouldn’t have worn my only pair of jeans because they’re ripped to shreds).
It was a decent mooch, some of the graffiti ruined the place but some was pretty damn good and made good pictures! (Although i’m still trying to get the gist of my DSLR again as it’s been a while since I had one).

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[Darentoot]

Excellent photos.."
pls check ur inbox

 

[Bikin Glynn]

Nice pics, still havent made it in here!

 

[drummergirl_90]

A very angry passer by shoved his phone in my face and followed me upon leaving here.

 

[bmichelle]

A very angry passer by shoved his phone in my face and followed me upon leaving here.

Really?! I’ve been twice and never had any issues, It took me ages to get over the massive gate too!

 

[drummergirl_90]

Really?! I’ve been twice and never had any issues, It took me ages to get over the massive gate too!

Lol. It was while I was climbing back over. I wasn't slow....but he drove past at the wrong minute and pulled up and went skitz. Literally just a random member of the public.

 

[Darentoot]

So the locals didn't appreciate any entry ?
I'm due to visit this one soon , the gate seems to be the problem and I'm taking a female model with me .... wish me luck lol.

 

[MotionlessMike]

No one batted an eyelid when I went. Probably just some random busybody with too much time on their hands.

 

[drummergirl_90]

So the locals didn't appreciate any entry ?
I'm due to visit this one soon , the gate seems to be the problem and I'm taking a female model with me .... wish me luck lol.

The gates fine. I'm only 5"3 and clumsy AF and I managed it.

 

[Davo Smith]

Great pics, thanks for sharing. I'd like to explore here, may try for next week...