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Hollins Mill 1957Demolition of Hollins Mill in 1957. In 1937 Mrs Sarah Tilling died at the age of 72. She had started work in the mill aged 8 and worked, with one short break, until she was 70! 
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Memorial ParkMarple War Memorial Park and the hills beyond.
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Hollins HouseHollins House in Memorial Park, now council offices.
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W. B. Hodgkinson Retirement February 1920The first of a pair of photos of the staff at Hollins Mill during W. B. Hodginson's retirement - the key to joining this and the next picture is the man at the front with the large moustache. From a glass slide provided by Alan McDowell.
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Hollins Mill 1957Demolition of Hollins Mill in 1957. The workers in the mill went on strike for the first time in 1885.
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Hollins Mill 1957Demolition of Hollins Mill in 1957. The mill was built in 1836 by Charles Walmsley.
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Hollins Mill 1957Demolition of Hollins Mill in 1957. The mill used to close, usually in the 2nd week in August, for "Wakes Week. During this time no wages were paid.
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Memorial Park LodgeThe lodge at the Station Road entrance to the Memorial Park.
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Christmas in Hollins Mill CanteenHollins Mill workers and their families celebrate a 1950s Christmas in the works canteen.
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Hollins Mill DanceA dance in Hollins Mill canteen in 1955.
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W. B. Hodgkinson Retirement February 1920The second of a pair of photos of the staff at Hollins Mill during W. B. Hodgkinson's retirement - the key to joining this and the previous picture is the man at the front with the large moustache.
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W. B. Hodgkinson Retirement February 1920Presentation to Mr & Mrs W. B. Hodgkinson: L-R: James Waterhouse, G. Hewitt, W. B. Hodgkinson, Wm. Sheldon, Mrs Hodgkinson, Major O. L. Browne and Miss Brindly. From a glass slide provided by Alan McDowell.
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