The first silk mill in Congleton was built by John Clayton in 1752, and by 1771 this industry had restored the town’s prosperity. Ribbon weaving began in the 1750s and cotton spinning in …

The first silk mill which is the largest and most conspicuous structure in Congleton, is built of brick, with a pediment containing the dialplate of a clock in the centre. It is 240 feet long, 24 feet …

Congleton has a rich industrial history, and the remanence can still be seen today in the landscape. The first silk mill in Congleton was built by John Clayton in 1752, Ribbon weaving …

Congleton had an early silk throwing mill, the Old Mill built by John Clayton and Nathaniel Pattison in 1753. [10] More mills followed, and cotton was also spun. The town's prosperity depended …

And so to Congleton, which is 40 minutes or so away from the city and home to a rich heritage of silk mills including one of the oldest in the country. This was the Old Mill opened in 1752 on …

LEFT: "Silk Mill, Congleton" - Later known as The Old Mill. Photo about 1900, the first silk mill in Congleton, completed in 1755. Chapter five gives a history of Congleton's manufacturing, and …

One of the biggest non-sporting venues in Congleton. It a great space to hold parties, celebrations, weddings, exhibitions, concerts, large meetings, training, fundraisers, launches …

A history of Congleton’s largest and oldest silk mill from its inception in 1752 to its final demolition in 2003. The story of this mill is a reflection of Congleton’s growth and demise as a textile …

The first silk mill which is the largest and most conspicuous structure in Congleton, is built of brick, with a pediment containing the dialplate of a clock in the centre. It is 240 feet long, 24 feet …

2021年3月14日 · St Peter’s Church was built in Congleton in 1742. Then in 1752, a silk mill was built in the town. Silk manufacturing soon became an important industry in Congleton by John …