Esoteric Eric: In Accordance with Ordinance : July 2021

History

Built in 1964 it was the last operating maltings in the town, producing 30,000 tonnes of malt mostly for traditional UK brewers.

Source:

https://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/end-of-an-era-as-last-maltings-to-shut-down-9157481/

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History

Dyson Technical Ceramics is focused upon the production of high performance Zirconia (Zirconium Oxide) and Tin Oxide refractory ceramics.

Source:

https://dysontc.com/about-us/

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History

The mill was built in 1885 by Thornham Spinning Co. Ltd and was extended in 1960, but the majority of it has been empty since 1962 when the company went into voluntary liquidation.

There are plans to build 72 flats in place of the mill.

Source:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/plans-knock-down-derelict-135-20727283

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Former Hyde Library, Manchester

History

Hyde Library was originally Hyde Technical School and Free Library. It opened in 1897 replacing the former Mechanics Institute.

In recent years the building was shared between the library and Tameside College but the college moved out and the library was extensively refurbished between 2006 and 2010 when a gallery to local artist Harry Rutherford. However in 2012 the gallery was moved to the Central Art Gallery in Ashton under Lyne.

In the first round of "council austerity cuts" the public were presented with three "choices" regarding the future of library services. Smaller local libraries were closed in the light of promised improved facilities at main libraries such as Hyde. Now, in a new round of service cuts, the proposal is to move library services to the Town Hall. The plan is then to sell the library building.

Source:

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3806335

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Brook Dyeing Co. (Britannia Mills), Slaithwaite

History

Brook Dyeing Co. was founded in 1875, later becoming the Huddersfield Dyeing Co. and amalgamating with near neighbour James Dyson Ltd.

The Huddersfield Dyeing Co. continue to operate however, Britannia Mills has remained derelict for more than a decade. Parts of the mill currently house a number of small businesses and flats.

Source:

https://www.28dayslater.co.uk/threads/brook-dyeing-co-britannia-mills-slaithwaite-jun-21.129174/

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