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Forum: Heritage and History 09-02-2010, 21:06
Replies: 249
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Posted By Atarah
Woodnook mill RIP

I could have sworn there was once a huge factory on this site? :rolleyes:
Forum: Heritage and History 20-01-2010, 12:47
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

Well, the old colliery office/Woodnook Bleaching office now gone - they kept the frontage till the very end! Was told the stones were "special" and that someone had bought them.
Forum: Heritage and History 14-01-2010, 11:10
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
site of Woodnook mill Jan 2010

Latest views - taken today

Nos 1, 2 and 3 show the disappearing mill
No 4 - general view of site
No 5 - the curved doorway with rubble nearby shows what I am led to believe was the entrance to...
Forum: Heritage and History 29-12-2009, 18:48
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

A ha! Me thinks you know something .......... Go on, tell!
Forum: Heritage and History 29-12-2009, 18:19
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

And a few more from today. Before we know it, the proposed houses will be built and lived in!
Forum: Heritage and History 29-12-2009, 18:14
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

Nipped round today, mustnt forget to keep up to date with the site eh? A few photos showing a bleak looking site.
Forum: Heritage and History 22-12-2009, 18:43
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Woodnook mill.

Here is a marvellous photo, not as clear as I would have liked, but still good. Thanks to Mr Fred Barratt (ex roofing man) who took this aerial view and gave me permission to use it. It must be...
Forum: Heritage and History 19-12-2009, 14:01
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

HEY RETLAW! Where the flippin' eck you been? GLAD YOU ARE BACK WITH US!! Happy Christmas to you!
Forum: Heritage and History 17-12-2009, 16:06
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Woodnook mill.

Excellent! Me thinks you had a "ring side" seat :)

YouTube - Demolition of Woodnook Mill Chimney (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB0sZfX2CZY)[/quote]
Forum: Heritage and History 17-12-2009, 10:51
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Woodnook mill.

And the last few ....

I think we should just find out many, or how few, mill chimneys we now have left in Hyndburn. I know of two I can think of immediately, the old "Toffy Hodgson's" - behind...
Forum: Heritage and History 17-12-2009, 10:47
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Woodnook mill.

Continuing ....
Forum: Heritage and History 17-12-2009, 10:40
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Woodnook mill.

Hi, well, it was all over so quickly, some of my photos are blurred. Sorry about that. I found it "very emotional" when the chimney came down. A sad day. Good job done by the steeplejacks! Very...
Forum: Heritage and History 16-12-2009, 04:23
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Woodnook mill.

Few final photos from Tues 15th Dec 09. Scaffolding being taken down, bricks piled up for re-cycling, over to you now John and Tom!
Forum: Heritage and History 16-12-2009, 04:17
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

To the steeplejacks - good luck for today and hope everything goes as planned!
Forum: Heritage and History 15-12-2009, 13:15
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

Hi, are we having an Accyweb "CHIMNEY MEETING" ?????
(up the steps, on the hillside, out of the way)!
We need someone there with a mobile camera/video who can take a movie for us!
See any of you...
Forum: Heritage and History 14-12-2009, 16:25
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

Mon 14th Dec 09 - few more piccy's, less and less to photograph now.
Forum: Heritage and History 14-12-2009, 16:01
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

Mr Warburton, thank you!
Forum: Heritage and History 11-12-2009, 15:25
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Woodnook mill.

Some before and after shots, taken Fri 11th Dec 09, to remind us of another bit of our local history, swept away forever.
Forum: Heritage and History 11-12-2009, 10:35
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

Two photographs here from Thursday 10th. Now down to third floor being demolished. Might take a peek later today as am working all weekend, so wont be able to pop round.
Forum: Heritage and History 08-12-2009, 22:16
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Woodnook mill.

Hi, few more piccies from today. Have included one from earlier this year, just to remind us what the building looked like. Nice to see that the bricks are being re-cycled.
Forum: Heritage and History 07-12-2009, 13:19
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

Hi, the more pictures the better I say ... cos ... once its gone, its gone!
Forum: Heritage and History 07-12-2009, 09:36
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Woodnook mill.

Wow! The workmen have been really busy this weekend. Not much left now. They had intended taking down the scaffolding today, but its too windy. The wood is piled up near the chimney, ready for the...
Forum: Heritage and History 06-12-2009, 08:46
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

ian1 - sorry your lad will miss it, but I am sure some Accywebbers will be there to try and record it. Here is a close up of where it will all start ....
Forum: Heritage and History 05-12-2009, 21:14
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

A ha Mr Tom Phillips! So, our Katex had sussed you out correctly!! Clever lass! You are indeed "the man with the knowledge" then! Well, well! Looks like you will be seeing some of us Accywebbers...
Forum: Heritage and History 04-12-2009, 11:53
Replies: 249
Views: 17,856
Posted By Atarah
Re: Woodnook mill.

Oh well, it was a pleasant day, TO BE ON A WILD GOOSE CHASE!
Here is a view from Victoria Street taken mid morning.
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