Pleasley Mills

In the 17th century, Pleasley Mill was home to a water-powered forge, before it was bought in 1784 by five men, including Henry Hollins, to transform into cotton spinning mills. Three mills were built between then and 1913. The first, Upper Mill, burnt down on Christmas Day 1840, while in 1844 the same happened at Lower Mill. Both were so critical to the local economy that they were quickly rebuilt, and during World War One were used to make munitions.

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