Rugby Mill, Chadderton - July 2011.
A former textile mill
Built in 1908 by F.W. Dixon & Son, a local competitor to the renowned Stott dynasty
One of a group of four still extant mills in the south west corner of Chadderton, covering 3 acres of 4 storeys complete with engine house
Spindleage (1915) 113,613 Platts, The engine was a 1200 hp cross-compound by George Saxon
The mill is still largely complete except for the chimney, but has been stripped and pikey'd over the years
I met up with Speed & Dweeb as they embarked on their Northern roadtrip
First stop was another look in at this place, with tales of previous fails we decided to nail it for ourselves..
Smile for the CCTV
A few shots from the 4 floors
Stairwell
Dweeb
Lift Shaft
Water Tower/Roof Tings
Inside the Water Tower - The climb up was sketch with dry rot & missing steps
Water Tank - Speed described it as "fetid", That would be the rotten pidgeons that went for a swim and didn't make it then
Next stop, the Engine House..
We were losing light fast now so the rest of the trip was a rushed job
The engine house was pretty decent, although not as impressive as some of the 'Stott' examples I've seen
A lack of tiles and woodwork in favour of the bog standard green paint and bands of yellow brick only here
Rope Race
Storage
Next up we went for a mooch below the Engine House, this is where the Boilers once resided
Not sure what This was used for, maybe someone could enlighten me?
Last but not least we found these stunning examples of Etched Windows, these two being the only survivors
Soon to be July/Augusts No.1 Tourist hotspot
Thanks for looking
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