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Old 06-07-2009, 22:42   #2
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Re: Old Mill Doorway.

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Originally Posted by Atarah View Post
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.
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