Silk Mill (formerly of Messrs William Frost and Sons Limited), Macclesfield, Cheshire

This former silk mill was built in 1785. It was originally run via water power, then by steam power in 1801. A fire in 1976 severely damaged this mill.

Location

Cheshire Macclesfield

Period

Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Tags

industry mill silk textile water steam georgian (1714 - 1836)