India Mill Chimney, Darwen.

INDIA MILL WAS ONCE A textile mill that operated between 1887 and 1991 in the industrial town of Darwen in the eastern part of Lancashire, England. The mill itself, though large and impressive for the time, was rather plain on the exterior. It appears as though most of the budget was spent on this magnificent brick chimney.
The structure is said to be inspired by the bell tower in St Mark’s Square, Venice. It dominates the skyline of Darwen. Apart from the chimney lacking the short spire of the campanile in Venice, one can certainly see the resemblance. The years of billowing out smoke has left the Darwen version looking rather dirty.
It stands 303 feet tall, but when completed, it was slightly higher. The chimney was once crowned by a cast-iron capping (forming a balustrade), weighing over 20 tons. However, in support of Britain’s war effort during World War II, it was removed and melted to produce armaments.
As an added bonus for visitors, close to the chimney are two other items of industrial heritage; a massive steam engine from the mill itself and a printing machine that reflects the other important industry in Darwen, the printing of wallpaper.
During the last renovation of the tower, several nest boxes were installed to encourage the return of peregrine falcons that had nested on the tower before the remedial works. Reports indicate that they were breeding successfully in 2021.
The mill has been subdivided into separate commercial units.
Ref: www.atlasobscura.com/places/i...
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[@jimb8009]

The best chimney in the country in my opinion.

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

I would second that. 👍😁

[@HansKlopek]

This work of art should be restored to its original glory.

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

It is a beautiful structure. Sadly the late great Fred dibnah is no longer around to look after our ageing chimneys. ☹️

[@graham907]

Amazing well done.

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

Thanks Graham. 👍

[@SalMacProduction]

I had missed this and I must say that it is really special and suggestive. Nice I like it.

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

Many thanks, it is a beautiful old structure and very well designed. I was just happy I was able to fly it, and had such good weather. Del👍

[@ladyintheskyuk]

Wow. Fantastic 👏 👏 👏 Never seen that before. Very interesting 👌

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

Thank you, glad you liked the video. There are some amazing pieces of history out there, best viewed from the air. Del👍

[@ladyintheskyuk]

@@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography Totally agree 👍 👌

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

@@ladyintheskyuk One of my aims when I set up my channel. Was to capture these images and preserve them for future generations.

[@markjohn4802]

Watch Fred Dibnah climb it. RIP Fred.

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

Yes, that made for a great piece of TV. Just watching him get around the lip edge with no harness or anything, sends shivers down your spine.

[@pointofviewgr]

Very beautiful presentation 👍

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

Thank you so much. 👍

[@pauline826]

Love this ❤❤

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

Thanks babe. Xxxxx

[@4-wheels-uk]

What drone did you use for this?

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

Hi John, it's the DJI mini 3 pro. 👍

[@4-wheels-uk]

Are all your videos done on a Mini 3 Pro? Thanks

[@LandmarkAerialDronePhotography]

@@4-wheels-uk Hi John, no. The last four videos where. Prior to that it was with the mini 2. And what a drone that was, highly recommend the mini 2 as a great beginners drone. 👍