The engine house is open to visitors and the William Roberts & Co of Nelson cross compound 600hp engine regularly runs from steam generated from donated scrap wood It was the last steam driven weaving shed to be constructed and the last to close, and is well documented. The boilers, engine house and chimneys were preserved and subsequently maintained as a working steam museum. Notes: Started in 1914 and commissioned in 1920 for James Nutter & Sons Limited. Source 1891 data: Grace's Guide Barnacre Name Hoyle Brothers, 32,000 spindles 766 looms Notes: 1891: (together with Meadows Mills) J. Notes: 1891: (together with Olive Mills) J. Notes: 1891: (together with Weir Mill) Rossendale Industrial Co, Limited, 40,000 spindles, 201/248 1,000 looms Notes: 1891: (together with Kilnholme Mill) New Bacup and Wardle Commercial Co, Limited, 60,292 spindles, 261/301 twist, 281/401 weft 1,320 looms
Notes: Sutcliffe and Smith, 12,000 spindles, 121/301 400 looms Notes: 1829 looms for William Smith and Co Notes: 618 looms for Accrington Cotton Spinning and Manufacturing Co. Notes: Accrington Cotton Spinning and Manufacturing Co.
Notes: 100,312 spindles for Accrington Cotton Spinning and Manufacturing Co. Also room and power 576 looms for Broad Oak Manufacturing Co, Limited. Notes: A combined mill- 38,200 spindles, 301/501 weft 778 looms for John Hargraves and Co.
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