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Swan Lane Mill, Bolton

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of Swan Lane, Bolton.

Cotton spinning mills.

Swan Lane Nos. 1 & 2 constituted a double mill, built 1902 - 1905. Six stories. Claimed to be the largest cotton-spinning mill in the world when built. 210,000 mule spindles. Ten superheated Lancashire boilers. Designed by Stott and Sons.[1]

Swan Lane No. 3 was added in 1914, with 120,000 mule spindles.

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ 'Cotton Mills in Greater Manchester' by Mike Williams with D. A. Farnie, Carnegie Publishing Ltd, 1992
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