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Shown on Bancks's 1831 map of Manchester as a small mill, located where Carruthers Street crossed the [[Ashton Canal]], on the S.E. bank of the canal. Across the street was [[Rhodes Mill]]. 'Looming' over Carruthers Mill was the much larger Clark's Mill. | Shown on Bancks's 1831 map of Manchester as a small mill, located where Carruthers Street crossed the [[Ashton Canal]], on the S.E. bank of the canal. Across the street was [[Rhodes Mill, Ancoats|Rhodes Mill]]. 'Looming' over Carruthers Mill was the much larger Clark's Mill. | ||
The 1849 O.S. map shows a larger building, but still much smaller than its neighbour, renamed [[Hope Mill]]. | The 1849 O.S. map shows a larger building, but still much smaller than its neighbour, renamed [[Hope Mill]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:48, 7 December 2014
in Ancoats, Manchester
Shown on Bancks's 1831 map of Manchester as a small mill, located where Carruthers Street crossed the Ashton Canal, on the S.E. bank of the canal. Across the street was Rhodes Mill. 'Looming' over Carruthers Mill was the much larger Clark's Mill.
The 1849 O.S. map shows a larger building, but still much smaller than its neighbour, renamed Hope Mill.
1854 Sale notice: 'ALL that Substantial and Well-built COTTON MILL, situate in Carruthers street, Ancoats, Manchester, called Carruthers Mill," with the warehouses, counting-house, engine-house, boiler-house, lodge, dwelling-house, and outbuildings thereto belonging; also, the steam-engine, boilers, millwright work, geering, and machinery for preparing and spinning cotton therein—all now occupied by Messrs. Carruthers Co. The site is freehold of inheritance, contains 2,682 2-9ths square yards, and is subject to the yearly chief rent of £78 4s. 8d. The property is most eligibly situate, is in a complete state of repair, and in excellent working order. The mill has been recently extended, and supplied with new machinery and altogether the present presents a most favourable opportunity for any parties carrying on the business of fine cotton spinning. The machinery will be sold with the mill, or separately, as may he agreed upon.—For further particulars ….'[1]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser - Saturday 04 November 1854