Bancroft Shed, Steam engine museum in Barnoldswick, England
The engine house, boilers, and chimneys of this former weaving mill display industrial machinery from Lancashire textile manufacturing history.
Construction started in 1914 for James Nutter & Sons Limited, and the shed operated until December 1978 as the last steam-driven weaving facility.
The museum maintains the William Roberts cross compound engine, representing the textile manufacturing heritage of Northern England industrial development.
The preserved engine house operates regular demonstrations using steam generated from locally sourced wood, allowing visitors to observe historical machinery.
Located 600 feet high in the Pennine hills, this facility marks the intersection between Yorkshire wool production and Lancashire cotton weaving districts.
Location: Pendle
Website: http://www.bancroftmill.org.uk/
Address: Gillians Lane, Barnoldswick BB18 5QR BB18 5QR BB18 5QR
Website: http://bancroftmill.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.91110,-2.19190
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:46
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