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Mellor Mill

Photographs, etchings and paintings of Mellor Mill in its glorious prime and unfortunate decline after the horrendous fire that destroyed it in 1892.

11 files, last one added on May 17, 2009

Mellor and Marple Lodge and other Buildings

Oldknow built many other buildings near his mill, including a home for himself, Mellor Lodge, and another for the Mill Manager, Marple Lodge, on the opposite bank. Marple Lodge had a extensive ornamental garden running alongside the river, of which there are still a few traces if you look very closely.

14 files, last one added on Dec 29, 2006

Mellor Lodge Plans

These are photographs of plans of Oldknow's home, Mellor Lodge, which he built for himself on the Mellor side of the River Goyt. They can't be originals, because they have a telephone number on them. We know nothing of their history but if anyone knows where these are now we'd love the opportunity to take them again without the flash!

6 files, last one added on Jul 09, 2006

Random files - Mellor Mill

Mellor MillA superb photograph of Mellor Mill in it prime.

Mellor Lodge PlansFront section through the Lodge.

After the Fire 2We think this less clear photo is older than No.1, as the walls of the mill are much higher.

Mellor & Marple LodgesA high quality shot of Mellor Lodge (right) and Marple Lodge (left). These were built by Oldknow for himself and his Mill Manager to live in.

Mellor LodgeA view of Oldknow's home, Mellor Lodge, with Bottoms Bridge in the forground.

Mellor LodgeA closer view of Mellor Lodge covered in ivy.

WW1 SoldiersWounded soldiers from WW1 based at nearby Brabyns Hall are guests at Mellor Lodge.

Mellor Lodge PlansSide elevation from the Mellor side.

Last additions - Mellor Mill

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

The Corn MillA newspaper cutting of Oldknow's Corn Mill during its final days of dereliction.Jan 01, 2007

Mellor & Marple LodgesA high quality shot of Mellor Lodge (right) and Marple Lodge (left). These were built by Oldknow for himself and his Mill Manager to live in.Dec 29, 2006

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

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

Mellor LodgeA very nice view of Mellor Lodge from the Marple side of the River Goyt, in the garden of Marple Lodge.Aug 13, 2006

Marple LodgeA view of Marple Lodge from what would probably have been the garden of Mellor Lodge.Aug 13, 2006

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