Old Mill Doorway.

Atarah · 06-07-2009, 22:36

Hi, have you ever noticed a blocked up doorway in what just appears to be a stone wall, on the bottom block of Water Street.

At the bottom of Water Street there used to be a weaving shed known as Melbourne Mill. At one time 600 people worked there! Most of building was demolished after World War II - what was left was used by B.E.L. Fitments. (Think maybe Karrimor had some connection as well afterwards). I am also posting an old photograph showing workers coming out of a mill. I am sure its the same doorway.

Any suggestiONS

Atarah

Retlaw · 06-07-2009, 22:42

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Originally Posted by Atarah

Hi, have you ever noticed a blocked up doorway in what just appears to be a stone wall, on the bottom block of Water Street.

At the bottom of Water Street there used to be a weaving shed known as Melbourne Mill. At one time 600 people worked there! Most of building was demolished after World War II - what was left was used by B.E.L. Fitments. (Think maybe Karrimor had some connection as well afterwards). I am also posting an old photograph showing workers coming out of a mill. I am sure its the same doorway.

Any suggestiONS

Atarah

Your right Lizzie.

The woman in the shawl on the left is my aunt Maud, she worked there.
It has been Walmleys Leather Works, B.E.L. Fitments and Karrimoor.
Retlaw.

BERNADETTE · 06-07-2009, 23:07

Mastabar were also based there at one point.

Atarah · 06-07-2009, 23:20

Hi, Mastabar Belt Fasteners, as far as I knew, were on the opposite side to where this doorway photo is taken. Mastabar was the lovely red brick building which was on Water Street/Melbourne St/Avenue Parade. (Later became Karrimor). I know cos I used to go up onto the top floor each day for dinner. I worked at Mastabar at Church. They had no canteen facilities, so they used to provide a bus to get people into Accrington. You could either do your "own thing" or go to the works canteen. I remember it being good food at reasonable prices.

mallard · 06-07-2009, 23:37

Irembber the master bar there as well

BERNADETTE · 07-07-2009, 00:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atarah

Hi, Mastabar Belt Fasteners, as far as I knew, were on the opposite side to where this doorway photo is taken. Mastabar was the lovely red brick building which was on Water Street/Melbourne St/Avenue Parade. (Later became Karrimor). I know cos I used to go up onto the top floor each day for dinner. I worked at Mastabar at Church. They had no canteen facilities, so they used to provide a bus to get people into Accrington. You could either do your "own thing" or go to the works canteen. I remember it being good food at reasonable prices.

Hi, you are probably right about Mastabar being at the other side from the photo shown. I also worked at Mastabar at Church and used the bus into town most days. Happy days