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Gandy's Wharf - Derby Canal - Cira 1900's.
'Gandy's Wharf' was a grain/animal feed warehouse built in the late 1700's, during the early days of the Derby Canal. It was situated between the Cattle Market and Day's Locks, near the Siddals area of Derby. Its neighbour, the building by the Cattle Market Bridge, housed the well-known Derby firm of agricultural engineers and merchants, 'Tinkler & Hudson'. While the upper floor was occupied by Derby's solitary answer to Soho! The Windmill Club!! Above and beyond, can be seen several famous local landmarks. At the lower end of the roof, is the 'Crenelated' top of the Shot Tower, where molten lead was poured through sieves to form lead shot, musket balls etc. To the right, can be seen the tall chimneys of the Derby Power Station, flanking the River Derwent. Next to their R/H base, is the Lantern Tower of the Silk Mill [reputedly, the first modern factory ever built] now home to The Industrial Museum. On the left, the spire of St Aulkmunds (CofE) and the tower of Pugin's, St Mary's (RC) churches, which stood opposite each other on the historic Bridgegate. All but St Mary's and the Silk Mill, disappeared during the building of the Inner Ring Road. Historic photos have been referenced.
No 16 in the series.
Gandy's Wharf - Derby Canal - Cira 1900's.
'Gandy's Wharf' was a grain/animal feed warehouse built in the late 1700's, during the early days of the Derby Canal. It was situated between the Cattle Market and Day's Locks, near the Siddals area of Derby. Its neighbour, the building by the Cattle Market Bridge, housed the well-known Derby firm of agricultural engineers and merchants, 'Tinkler & Hudson'. While the upper floor was occupied by Derby's solitary answer to Soho! The Windmill Club!! Above and beyond, can be seen several famous local landmarks. At the lower end of the roof, is the 'Crenelated' top of the Shot Tower, where molten lead was poured through sieves to form lead shot, musket balls etc. To the right, can be seen the tall chimneys of the Derby Power Station, flanking the River Derwent. Next to their R/H base, is the Lantern Tower of the Silk Mill [reputedly, the first modern factory ever built] now home to The Industrial Museum. On the left, the spire of St Aulkmunds (CofE) and the tower of Pugin's, St Mary's (RC) churches, which stood opposite each other on the historic Bridgegate. All but St Mary's and the Silk Mill, disappeared during the building of the Inner Ring Road. Historic photos have been referenced.
No 16 in the series.