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Chimney long gone!

The following description from Mike Rothwell's "Industrial Heritage. A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Blackburn. Part One: The Textile Industry"

Constructed 1845-46 by Sam Hibbert & William Garlick of Pearson St. W. H. Hornby became the owner in 1857. 14,000 mule spindles, 242 looms, 45 hp beam engine, 240 employees in 1861.

Hornbys worked the factory as the Bank Top Mill Co., leasing the weaving shed to tenants for a brief period between 1862-64. In the late 1880's Hornbys ceased operating the mill. Spinning machinery removed, alterations and extensions 1888-89 included partial demolition of spinning mill and erection of new shed on site. Leased, with 563 looms, to Ainsworth & Co., weavers of dhooties and shirtings. Bank Top Mill Co., took over 1896, registered as limited company 1901. The Magerison family were the principal shareholders. Further shed enlargement 1904-05 increased looms to 718. Products included plains, poplins and jaquard fabrics. Looms reduced to 506 by 1960's, weaving ended 1970. Since used for carpet and underlay manufacture. External modernization in 1984.

Buildings: random stone weaving shed on north of site, original winding and warping department was at the west end. 3 bays of former spinning mill, converted to warehouse and preparation building in 1889, random stone with quoins, tower topped with cast iron water tank. To the east is the shed which replaced most of the spinning mill. Later additions on south, all random stone. Boiler and beam engine house, with sizing above, west of three storey portion - completely renovated and faced with square profile cladding, base of octagonal brick chimney at rear.

Chimney long gone!

The following description from Mike Rothwell's "Industrial Heritage. A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Blackburn. Part One: The Textile Industry"

Constructed 1845-46 by Sam Hibbert & William Garlick of Pearson St. W. H. Hornby became the owner in 1857. 14,000 mule spindles, 242 looms, 45 hp beam engine, 240 employees in 1861.

Hornbys worked the factory as the Bank Top Mill Co., leasing the weaving shed to tenants for a brief period between 1862-64. In the late 1880's Hornbys ceased operating the mill. Spinning machinery removed, alterations and extensions 1888-89 included partial demolition of spinning mill and erection of new shed on site. Leased, with 563 looms, to Ainsworth & Co., weavers of dhooties and shirtings. Bank Top Mill Co., took over 1896, registered as limited company 1901. The Magerison family were the principal shareholders. Further shed enlargement 1904-05 increased looms to 718. Products included plains, poplins and jaquard fabrics. Looms reduced to 506 by 1960's, weaving ended 1970. Since used for carpet and underlay manufacture. External modernization in 1984.

Buildings: random stone weaving shed on north of site, original winding and warping department was at the west end. 3 bays of former spinning mill, converted to warehouse and preparation building in 1889, random stone with quoins, tower topped with cast iron water tank. To the east is the shed which replaced most of the spinning mill. Later additions on south, all random stone. Boiler and beam engine house, with sizing above, west of three storey portion - completely renovated and faced with square profile cladding, base of octagonal brick chimney at rear.