Cromford Mill, Industrial mill building in Cromford, England
The mill structure rises five stories high along the River Derwent, featuring solid stone walls and multiple windows across its industrial architecture.
Richard Arkwright established this water-powered cotton spinning mill in 1771, introducing mechanical production methods that changed manufacturing processes throughout Britain.
The mill complex now functions as an educational center where visitors learn about textile manufacturing processes and examine restored industrial machinery.
Guided tours start every hour from the visitor center, offering access to different sections of the mill complex and detailed explanations of cotton production methods.
The site produced its own currency called Cromford dollars in 1801, using modified Spanish coins to pay workers during a national silver shortage.
Location: Cromford
Inception: 1771
Founders: Richard Arkwright
Website: https://cromfordmills.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.10900,-1.55600
Latest update: June 9, 2025 23:28
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