Trencherfield Mill, Cotton mill in Wigan, England.
Description
Trencherfield Mill is a four-story brick cotton mill in Wigan standing beside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with large windows and industrial design features. The building houses a large steam engine and various rooms that retain original factory equipment and layout.
History
The building was constructed between 1907 and 1908 by William Woods & Son Ltd and operated as a textile mill until it closed in 1968. After closure it changed ownership several times before being converted for new uses.
Culture
The building shows the industrial past of Northwest England and how textile manufacturing shaped the region. Today visitors can see how factory spaces have been adapted for new purposes.
Practical
The site offers guided tours where visitors can see the steam engine and sometimes watch it operate during demonstration days. It is wise to check opening times in advance as these may vary seasonally.
Did you know?
Inside runs a large triple-expansion steam engine called Rina and Helen that powers an 8-meter (26-foot) flywheel using 54 ropes for transmission. This engine combination is rarely seen elsewhere and shows how mechanical power was generated and distributed throughout the factory.
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