R. Smethhurst and Co
From Graces Guide
of Chorley
1850 'Messrs. R. Smethurst and Co. are about to make an addition to their already extensive works, by the erection of a new mill, to contain not less than 40,000 spindles.'[1]
1851 Opening of new mill at Chorley and will employ 300 hands. Opened by R. Smethurst, Junior.[2]
1855 'We are glad to inform our readers that a first-class cotton mill is about to be erected at Northgate, near Botany Bay, within Chorley. One of the enterprising firm of Messrs. R. Smethurst and Co., cotton spinners, Chorley, is the spirited projector of the new mill, which will afford employment to a large number of hands, and be a great benefit to the neighbourhood in which it is built.'[3] - refers to Canal Mill, Chorley
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