Cromford Mill Derbyshire
Cromford Mill, the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill, was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright. From then until around 1790, he continued to develop the mills, warehouses and workshops, which now form the Cromford Mills site. The site presents a remarkable picture of an early textile factory complex and is Grade 1 Listed. It is part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Cromford Mill Derbyshire
Cromford Mill, the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill, was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright. From then until around 1790, he continued to develop the mills, warehouses and workshops, which now form the Cromford Mills site. The site presents a remarkable picture of an early textile factory complex and is Grade 1 Listed. It is part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.