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The six-storey, red-brick domestic finishing mill that sits alongside the tumbling waters of the River Cart is an enduring monument to Paisley’s rich history in the textile industry. Built in 1886 by the Clarks firm, it would stand sentry to the Anchor site that stretched back to the imposing Mile End building at the other end of Seedhill Road. The late nineteenth century was a boom period for the thread industry in Paisley. Shortly after the domestic finishing mill was opened, Clark and Co Ltd would amalgamate with that other significant name in Paisley history, J. & P. Coats, to form J. & P. Coats Ltd, making this the largest thread manufacturer in the world, employing thousands in the Paisley area and exporting to millions of people across the globe. Yet the thread industry in Paisley had much humbler beginnings
The history of textile manufacture in Paisley can be traced back to the early 18th century, as demand began to grow for these products and new economic opportunities began to appear. One of the founders of this industry in the local area was a certain Christian Shaw, who overcame her famously turbulent childhood to become proficient in the spinning of yarn. In the early 18th century, all thread had to be imported from Holland, but Christian managed to obtain a 12-spindle twisting frame, as well as lots of knowledge, from Holland, and over time established a modest silk thread-making industry from the House of Bargarran. As small steps were being made in thread manufacture, Paisley was also becoming famous for other textile production, most notably weaving. If one walks around the town today, a glance at street names such as Shuttle Street and Cotton Street serve as a reminder of the town’s proud heritage in these areas. Weavers would work from home, producing muslin, lawn, and silk goods, and the ‘cottage’ nature of this early manufacture, and the communities they represented, can still be appreciated today in the Sma’ Shot cottages located in the town’s Shuttle Street, which date from between 1735-1750.
Klondyke Mill was an ore processing mill on the edge of the Gwydir Forest, near Trefriw, north Wales.
Constructed in 1900,[1] the mill was built to receive lead ore (and some zinc ore) from Pandora mine, some 2 miles away – with which its history is inextricably linked – this ore travelling along a tramway which followed the eastern shore of Llyn Geirionydd. The mill saw little usage; Pandora mine was never profitable after construction of the mill, and the mine ceased operation in 1905. Klondyke mill itself closed in 1911 after having a short succession of optimistic owners.
In the 1920s, the mill achieved notoriety as the scene of an elaborate money-making scam, when investors were sought for the Klondyke mine, which was allegedly rich in silver. It is this scam which gives the mill its current name; during its years of operation it was initially known as Geirionydd Mill, then as the New Pandora Lead Works.[1]
Today the mill lies in a ruined state, a tribute to the false optimism of the time, and is believed to be the largest upstanding building associated with lead mining in north Wales.[2] It is a registered ancient monument [3][4] and, despite its state of disrepair, is under the guardianship of Cadw, the only mine structure in the Gwydir Forest to be so designated.
This windmill called The Gooyer is a windmill in Amsterdam located between Funenkade and Zeeburgerstraat. It is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands. It is registered as a National Monument.
The original mill was constructed in the 16th century. After destruction and some movements, in 1725 the mill stood on the site of the current Orange-Nassau barracks. Finally, in 1814 the mill moved again its current location on Funenkade atop the stone base of a watermill that had been demolished in 1812.
This mill is the last 26 corn mills on the bastions of the 17th century walls of Amsterdam. The location of the mills was at that time very favourable as the outskirts of town provided ample wind.
After the mill had fallen into disrepair, it was purchased in 1928 by the city of Amsterdam for 3200 guilders and restored. Due to the lack of power during the Second World War the mill served as a corn mill for Amsterdam. The sails were damaged on November 13, 1972 during a storm. The upper shaft broke and the blades embedded in the adjacent Nieuwevaart. Some years later the original, old Dutch type blades were restored.
60066 passes Woodhouse Mill with 6E08 1303 Wolverhampton to Immingham on 22nd April 2015. First time I've managed to get this in decent light since its repaint last year.
On Sunday we took a walk from Horsey mill down to Bograve mill, the weather wasn't as friendly as i'd liked and the water was a strange brown colour but I was still relatively pleased with this photo.
Another view of the Morningstar Mill at Decew Falls in St. Catharines, Ontario.
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A shot of the Mill House at Setauket Mill Pond. It was the first grist mill in Setauket and constructed in 1665. Setauket, NY. Long Island. Shot with a Mamiya RB67, Kodak Ektar 100, home developed and scanned with Epson V600.
The former Fulling Mill on the banks of the Wear at Durham is rarely the centre of interest in a picture. This is in part due to it's competitor for composition, Durham Cathedral, which stands proud on its higher vantage point directly above. The Fulling Mill invariably gets second billing. So, in an effort to re-address the situation, here it is as star of the show!
Until recently, the former mill was part of Durham University's Department of Archaeology, but it closed in 2013 and has now reopened up on Palace Green. The mill stands empty and I'm not sure what the future holds.
According to Wikipedia "Langstone Mill was built around 1730. It worked in conjunction with a tide mill close by. The mill was derelict in 1934. By 1939 it had been converted to residential accommodation, with the tower tarred and a new cap constructed."
Now private dwellings and a much photographed location. Vehicular access is only possible when the tide has receded!
This ancient mill is located near the Roman Bridge in Cordoba, Spain. It seems to be a popular gathering place for feral cats. I saw several but there is only one here; a Siamese cat is near the bottom of the photo in front of the larger arch. More details below translated from a Spanish language Wikipedia entry.
The Albolafia mill, also known as the Albolafia wheel, is a hydraulic mill that is located on the right bank of the Guadalquivir , near the Roman bridge in the city of Cordoba , Spain . It is the oldest mill in the city bank and is framed in the natural area of the Sotos de la Albolafia . Its importance in the history of the city is so relevant that its ferris wheel appears on the local shield since the fourteenth century. In addition, it is within the limits of the Historic Center of Córdoba , declared a World Heritage Site in 1984 and extended in 1994. Its origin dates back to the Roman Empire , the first documentary references belong to the eighth century, although the aspect that it currently presents comes from a Muslim restoration of the ninth century by Abderramán II . After the capture of Córdoba in 1236 by Ferdinand III of Castile , he ordered the delivery of a grinding wheel to the Bishop of Cuenca , another to Tello Alfonso and the last two to Alfonso Téllez, for what happened to be called Don Tello's mill .
Its initial function was to provide irrigation water from the Alcazar orchards, although it later became a flour mill and batán . During the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries it had five grinding wheels, two belonging to the main church and the remaining three to members of the local oligarchy. In 1492, Isabel la Católica , during her stay in the Alcazar, ordered the ferris wheel to be dismantled, unable to withstand the noise it produced. The exterior appearance of the mill remained virtually unchanged between the 16th and 19th centuries, as seen in historical engravings. He was confiscated in 1855 , Rafael Sánchez Castañeda became owner in 1870. Once the owner died, his daughters took over the structure, although he was later seized by the Treasury in 1914, becoming the property of the State.
This rusty-crusty food mill hangs on an old out-building at an historic ranch in my county, with the fence that separates it from the orchard close behind it. Can't you smell the applesauce? HFF!
I played around with a slight painterly effect, though it's not all that much different from the original (in the comments).
I'm afraid I have to post and run this morning but things should calm down later today and I'll be checking in with you Flickr buddies then ♥
This little waterfall is adjacent to a larger waterfall at the ruins of the Roswell Mill in Roswell, GA.
Made from 1965 to 1972, the Mills "compact top-fed" Carbine was developed in Canada for cold war era warfare. The Mills Carbine underwent rigorous tests to prove that it was superior to almost all of the current rifles it was competing against...
Testing and reviews reported it was far ahead of it's time in both performance and looks and was used in service by several countries.
Unfortunately the fate of the CTF was due to it's overwhelming price tag.
Credit to Shock for his alphabet!
If you import the gun, prepare yourself...
Whit shapes incoming! I got pretty lazy with the "grip guard."
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On a personal note:
This is my last build so I hope you guys all like it! School among many other things are really taking up a lot of my time right now and although I might be on here once in a while, my presence will be slim to none. I really enjoyed being a part of the PMG community and I will genuinely miss it... It wasn't just the building that I liked but also having you all to enjoy the passion with, to be around other like minded individuals! I wanted to make my last build a quicksilver one but I thought since it's my last, I shouldn't put any boundaries on it and I should go with my own style...
R4mos said to me "one does not simply stop PMGing"
I hope you're right R4! One day in the distant future I'm sure I'll sit down, put on some good music and do another build and I can't wait for that day!
It's been great and I will miss it!
New Smryna Beach's Sugar Mill Ruins were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. The ruins were originally part of a sugar plantation but was destroyed in the 1830's during Florida's Seminole Wars.
Monds Roller Mill.
Built in 1824 by Tasmanian miller Thomas Monds this imposing stone building operated as a mill until 1924.
For almost the entire time of its operation the mill was operated by Thomas Mond and his family consortium.
At the time of its demise the mill was the last water powered flour mill operating in Tasmania.
In the intervening years the mill has undergone many and varied business ventures.
Today it is empty and awaiting to be re-invented into another venture.
Carrick, Tasmania.
A Willamette Valley Railway train enters Lebanon, Oregon in July 1997. The job is crossing the South Santiam River. Note that the locomotive's air conditioning system is fully engaged.
Our Daily Challenge ~ Metal and Wood.
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