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Mellor MillA sketch of Mellor Mill by Joel Wainwright. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Feb 09, 2014
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Mellor MillA sketch of Mellor Mill after the fire in 1892 by Joel Wainwright. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Feb 09, 2014
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Oldknow's Shuttle StoneOldknow's Shuttle Stone at the Mellor Mill site before it was moved to Memorial Park. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Dec 23, 2013
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Mellor Mill in RuinsThe remains of Mellor Mill probably in the 1960s - see comment from Bob Humphrey-Taylor of MAT below. From Marple Local History Society Archives.Aug 01, 2013
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Mellor Mill from the RearRear view of Mellor, or Bottoms Mill annotated
"One of the oldest cotton mills in the world, destroyed by fire 1893."
May 17, 2009
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The Corn MillA newspaper cutting of Oldknow's Corn Mill during its final days of dereliction.Jan 01, 2007
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Mellor Mill Oil Painting Close UpClose up photograph of the mill itself in the painting that was the inspiration for the well known etching of Mellor Mill by F. Jukes. Is that Samuel Oldknow in the doorway? Click image for a larger version.Sep 01, 2006
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Mellor Mill Oil PaintingPhoto of the original oil painting by Manchester artist Joseph Parry (1744 to 1826). The engraving of the Mill was based on this painting. Click the image for a larger version.Sep 01, 2006
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Mellor Mill from the rear.A similar shot from the rear of Mellor Mill but with a very smart gentleman. The mill manager perhaps?Jul 11, 2006
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After the Fire 1A clear photo of Mellor Mill after the fire in 1892. To the left is the Corn Mill, which was still intact after the fire.Jul 09, 2006
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After the Fire 2We think this less clear photo is older than No.1, as the walls of the mill are much higher.Jul 09, 2006
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The Corn MillThe Corn Mill was separate to the main mill and survived much longer, not being demolished until the 1930s.Jul 09, 2006
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