I Explore An Abandoned Cotton Mill With Everything Left Behind!!

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  • @janetayres9743
    @janetayres9743 5 років тому +40

    What a rare treat to see! As a spinner and weaver I must say that it was painful to watch all the buildings and tools falling to ruin. Loom and warping equipment, carding machines and cauldrons that were likely used for dyeing the yarns. Thank you for taking me along!!

    • @julzmgrforll7278
      @julzmgrforll7278 5 років тому +2

      I was also heart broke and thinking if I could just won the lottery I would restore the place. Seeing the looms so still and silent is sad. Thank you for showing us before they are all gone.

  • @rosewhite---
    @rosewhite--- 4 роки тому +7

    19:24 are carding machines for making a big lump of tangled wool into a nice thin sheet called a web with all th efibres straightened out.
    I started work in a factory that made them in 1962.

  • @tootalltekee7220
    @tootalltekee7220 5 років тому +7

    What an amazing find! This is one the best urbex exploration videos I have watched so far and I have watched loads and loads of them! Thanks for sharing. I was totally enthralled watching this.

  • @nadinearnold8235
    @nadinearnold8235 5 років тому +5

    You were so brave to bring us this video but I loved it! When I left school many moons ago I did a Y.T.S. and got a placement in a wool shop and studied the woollen trade. The machine that was holding up the roof was a carding machine.

  • @sandranokes7443
    @sandranokes7443 5 років тому +8

    I'm a knitter and really loved seeing this, although I was so sad to see all of that left behind. I'm also in America, and to tell the truth, this place looks exactly like walking in the woods looks like here in Washington State. Exactly! Beautiful spot. I really hate to see those ancient buildings going to ruin.

  • @skatpak2967
    @skatpak2967 5 років тому +7

    oh my im a fiber artist..i would love this place for sure..wish i could own it!! lol..such old wools wow thanks

  • @OZARKMEL
    @OZARKMEL 5 років тому +6

    What a spectacular location. Your intro was beautiful. Thank you for taking us along on your explore...

  • @HolyFreakinDragonSlayer
    @HolyFreakinDragonSlayer 3 роки тому +1

    Nice to see the old looms there. When our local mill was renovated and rebooted all the looms and bobbins were taken for restoration and can be found displayed in a local art centre in our town

    • @allenwoodbine4301
      @allenwoodbine4301 2 роки тому

      Nice to hear that all our carpet looms went to Portugal and Poland so much for the EU wrecked the textile industry in this country

  • @stuarthall6631
    @stuarthall6631 5 років тому +4

    Another great explore - thank you! We who watched and enjoyed this with warm, dry feet thought your supreme sacrifice thoroughly worthwhile! I hope you did! Thank heavens for feet heaters in cars! I wonder who drove home with bare feet?!

  • @frankforrest1597
    @frankforrest1597 5 років тому +14

    Amazing! Lots of history there. Too bad that that location isn't being restored or taken over for preservation as a historical site. Wonderful post! Cheers

    • @trixier6505
      @trixier6505 5 років тому +5

      I agree, Frank. My son and I wish the whole thing could at least have a temporary roof until the machines and skeins of yarn could be saved, moved, and preserved. Takes a lot of money,

    • @frankforrest1597
      @frankforrest1597 5 років тому +4

      @@trixier6505 Maybe, if more people were aware of this location like so many others,patition the owner and local government something may be done. So many fall in to decay and reach a point that nothing can be done. It's so sad that this happens more often than not.😟

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 5 років тому +8

    When I was a child in the sixties my father used to take us to an old flour mill. It was the mill where the flour for Queen Victorias' wedding cake was milled. There was nothing left inside, I think there might have been a big fire there, but the huge old wheel was still there & an aquaduct which brought water across the river & I loved the old stone walls with ferns growing.

    • @Shreksmith27
      @Shreksmith27 2 роки тому +1

      I currently work in a flour mill its shit work .

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 2 роки тому

      @@Shreksmith27 I hope you have an opportunity to change to doing something more suited soon.

    • @Shreksmith27
      @Shreksmith27 2 роки тому

      @@sarahstrong7174 yea i wouldnt recommend it to anyone and i hope so.

  • @hgvmatt6710
    @hgvmatt6710 5 років тому +4

    What a beautiful country we live in.., fantastic heritage 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @rosa-f4865
    @rosa-f4865 5 років тому +3

    Fantastic location of a bygone time and sadly no more in Great Britain so sorry but thank you for getting your feet wet for us and a lovely day out for Lilly though take care xx

  • @marcushull12
    @marcushull12 4 роки тому +3

    It was featured in The DailyMail.co.uk
    Here are a few snippets.
    Mill was abandoned in November 1980 and no one has worked there since
    Produced tweed for making suits and other fine garments with world-renowned machinery
    Elizabeth and John Hughes owned and ran from the 1950s
    The water from the Lerry River was diverted to the mill’s two water wheels to power its machinery.
    There are four major buildings on the site, all separately Listed Grade II. The North-east range (Listed as 18893) is thought to have been constructed in 1809

  • @tamarawalker8973
    @tamarawalker8973 5 років тому +1

    That place is amazing!! Can't believe all that was left. Really appreciate all you go through, for an epic explore. Stay safe. Lilly isn't bothered by that cold water at all. Lol. She's so cute.

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 5 років тому +3

    That would be a good place for a bit of a mudlark in the summer. It is so sad to see this in such a state, well beyong saving. Seems like someone did try to save it & turn it into a museum.

  • @armandotobias6492
    @armandotobias6492 4 роки тому

    HELLO MY FRIEND GREAT COLD😨EXPLORER, WE CAN TRAVEL BACK IN TIME AND IMAGINE, HOW ALL THAT MACHINERY WORKS, AND THE WAY OF LIFE, BACK IN THAT TIME. VERY NICE, AND LILY ENJOYET TO, TANKS TO SHARE. HUG FROM PORTUGAL😀🌞🌞🌻🌞🌞

  • @JohnNorrisMetalSculpture
    @JohnNorrisMetalSculpture 4 роки тому +2

    Wow! That is an absolutely phenominal explore/ Probably the most interesting Urbex video I've seen. What a time capsule, great job!

  • @AE-ks9ng
    @AE-ks9ng 4 роки тому

    This was I think your most fun video to date. I laughed out loud at your reactions to the water. Thank you for keeping the journeys in your video, they are a very nice touch to the exploring of the buildings!

  • @1834RestorationHouse
    @1834RestorationHouse 3 роки тому

    It's amazing to see the wood is completely destroyed by rot, but the masonry walls are perfect. It's a real testament to the old craftsmen who built this.

  • @memorialgardens1664
    @memorialgardens1664 5 років тому +4

    I love your videos mate you really are a good man thanks for all your time and effort good for you ....take care. Nathan 🏋🏻‍♂️💪🏻👋🏻

  • @eastwoodsadventures
    @eastwoodsadventures 4 роки тому

    Amazing place. Your enthusiasm and respectful manner is to be admired.

  • @annettefindlay8076
    @annettefindlay8076 2 роки тому

    Lovely scenery, & I would love those old iron headboards

  • @carolyns9687
    @carolyns9687 5 років тому

    What an amazing find!!! All of the wool/cotton still there and such bright colours!! Thanks for sharing!!💕

  • @mariaabraham311
    @mariaabraham311 5 років тому +2

    Wow! That was so cool seeing those threads & building!!! Great find & absolutely beautiful! Love your voice you would make for a great story teller lol!❤️🇨🇦

  • @shawneeb3771
    @shawneeb3771 5 років тому

    Amazing to see so much yarn left behind and not in bad condition after at least 30 years. Your puppy is so little and adorable...this is a really interesting video.. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lockout1bikes
    @lockout1bikes 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful place deserves to be saved. The can mace was a store like spar. The tin was pipe tobacco
    Great explore 👍

  • @RetroRatz
    @RetroRatz 5 років тому +3

    There is some awesome history, on that site!
    Time machine needed!

  • @PrincessSpecialK
    @PrincessSpecialK 5 років тому

    Wow!! Just, WOW!! What a fantastic explore. Thank you 😊

  • @Anton_16
    @Anton_16 5 років тому +1

    What a beautyful location to explore! So sad, that it is caving in. Some pictures are so nice coloured with the old cotton, the green Ivy and the golden light from the outside. Thank you very much for showing :-)

  • @GhostTheory
    @GhostTheory 5 років тому

    Holy crap mate, what a place! I mean all that fabric lol it's quite magical that place. I love it when you find old newspapers too. Wicked job.

  • @sugarsundae3400
    @sugarsundae3400 4 роки тому

    Wow that place is amazing. The machinery should be in a museum before it gets completely destroyed it's a great piece of history. Thanks for posting 👍

  • @MellowVR24762
    @MellowVR24762 4 роки тому

    I'm totally addicted to your content me and the Mrs watch keep it up I'm on catch up 😁👍

  • @cecerae8637
    @cecerae8637 5 років тому

    Wow well done oh bearded one!! It almost looked surreal with all the rustic brown machinery and then the lovely bright colours of the cotton, it's just wonderful!!

  • @kimberlyvanhelden8100
    @kimberlyvanhelden8100 5 років тому

    Wow!!! What a beautiful explore! I just absolutely love your videos and the history you get on each place! Keep up the wonderful work and be safe out there! Also what a sweet little pup you guys have there! 💜

  • @shellyparadies6629
    @shellyparadies6629 5 років тому

    Incredible - the equipment, the yarns, the structures, all of it! Particularly loved the cauldrons and the stoneware jugs in the second building. Sorry about the wet feet.

  • @JA-pb7oz
    @JA-pb7oz 4 роки тому

    As a new subscriber I'm in awe in how you find these locations, in also very impressed by the respect you have for these places. Keep up the great work.

  • @renaissanceturner1477
    @renaissanceturner1477 5 років тому

    Loved ALL of it!! TY for one of the best vlogs!! . . . God Bless you & Lily for braving the freezing waters (& hopefully not pneumonia!) in pursuit of history . . . Lily is THE cutest :D xoxoxo from Milwaukee

  • @adrianholdgate5256
    @adrianholdgate5256 5 років тому +1

    Nice explore, what a gem .keep up the good work.

  • @rolfsinkgraven
    @rolfsinkgraven 5 років тому +1

    That was a great find, everything was there by the looks of it, the spinning , collaring and the fabric making, well worth a bit of cold feet lol watch out with dogs while exploring they see no riscs.

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 5 років тому

    Absolutely super location. Thankyou for sharing your explore.

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 5 років тому

      It might be that the second large building was where they spun the cotton. The small building with the barrels etc might have been where they dyed the yarn & the first big building with the coloured spools of thread & the looms, where they finally wove the cloth. Amazing that the colours are so bright after so many years in such conditions.

  • @assassin3334
    @assassin3334 5 років тому +1

    What a great place would love to have seen that in its hay day.Great Explore as usual.

  • @heru-deshet359
    @heru-deshet359 2 роки тому

    This was a great video made better because of the adorable puppy.

  • @thecornerplot
    @thecornerplot 5 років тому

    This us an awsome.find such a rarity and all original such an art in this rug making process it's simply brilliant time capsules nice one 👍👍🤗

  • @daftmonkey7296
    @daftmonkey7296 5 років тому

    From one explorer to another..i salute you man! Lovely vid👏🏼

  • @darkwitchhecate1347
    @darkwitchhecate1347 4 роки тому

    What a wonderful place, lovely explore once again.
    Had to laugh at how high pitched your voice became once the water came over the top of your wellies 🤣🤣😂, bless you, why didn't you take them off and roll your trousers up 🤣 looks like a very cold day.
    Many thanks for a terrific explore.

  • @donnamarks6693
    @donnamarks6693 4 роки тому

    Another great explore 👍

  • @michellebyrom6551
    @michellebyrom6551 5 років тому

    Great video, well worth the cold footbath. Lol. The 1806 date on one of the machines is about right for the style abd age if the buildings. Those watermills predate the steam age. Happy New Year, may it be a great one for you and your discoveries.

  • @bodge6886
    @bodge6886 5 років тому +8

    Those machines are a damn sight older than the Castrol can😂

  • @cheriesydaus433
    @cheriesydaus433 5 років тому

    Wow what a magnificent find but sadly it’s been left to rot. Imagine if you had the $$ to restore it
    Thank you for sharing these treasure ❤️🙏🏻🇦🇺🐨

  • @MultiZeek
    @MultiZeek 4 роки тому

    Got to love those old industrial revolution buildings

  • @anthonygostling
    @anthonygostling 5 років тому

    What a lovely bit of history, someone should do it up..!

  • @secretdaisy6484
    @secretdaisy6484 5 років тому

    That is the most melancholy place I’ve ever seen. 👍☮️🌞

  • @TDCflyer
    @TDCflyer 5 років тому +1

    The owner should put a roof over all of this...
    Say, you are introducing a cotton mill, but the description talks about wool. Now, cotton is a plant product, while wool comes from sheep. Which is it?
    In fact, those racks full of spools suggest that this was a weaving facility that produced the rugged wool cloths which once were preferred in the area for everyday clothes. At around 11:00 you moved past what might have been the remnants of an old power loom made by George Hodgson, Bradford.

  • @martinevans1256
    @martinevans1256 5 років тому

    Great find absolutely love watching your channel it’s great , keep up the good work

  • @johnelliott9962
    @johnelliott9962 3 роки тому

    such a shame if only it could be restored to its former glory as a museum very much enjoyed your video, so very interesting remarkable how it's still in tack as there's no roofing in a large part you can picture how busy it would have been in its day 😃 👍 bring waders next time for crossing the river.

  • @andy2625
    @andy2625 4 роки тому

    Lol your feet must of been so cold walking around like that soaking wet, love the dog to. What a great old mill that was with all the old wool & machinery.

  • @martinstevenson7462
    @martinstevenson7462 5 років тому

    Hi there I used to make textile machinery for Wm Tathams in Rochdale it's a shame to see it falling into disrepair but this was very interesting and thank you for sharing.

  • @79tazman
    @79tazman 5 років тому

    I love those old mills with the water wheel on it They are so cool

  • @camillefulton7709
    @camillefulton7709 5 років тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH SHOWING ME THIS BEAUTIFUL OLD MILL.
    BE TEMPTED TO COLLECT SOME OF THE SPOOLS 😊
    SOMETHING SO OLD CHARM ABOUT BUILDING AND SURROUNDS.
    I THINK THIS VIDEO SO
    AMAZING. WHY THUMBS
    DOWN 😠
    CAMILLE AUSTRALIA.

  • @greywebs1944
    @greywebs1944 5 років тому

    Amazing find, shame it's all gone to ruin, would be an awesome visit for folk to see and explore. You should check Stanley Mill in Scotland it's fantastic. Great find once again. I love our history buildings are marvelous 🙂

  • @colormoldz
    @colormoldz 3 роки тому

    Awesome video. Love it

  • @joereitz3873
    @joereitz3873 3 роки тому

    Truly great video and site.
    Is there any historical information?
    The history of the company, the years it was built and in operation?
    When operations stopped. Amazing that the material is still stocked and on spools with the vibrant colors

  • @spideybrent
    @spideybrent 3 роки тому

    Great video thanks for sharing. Could you please zoom out a bit when walking.

  • @bethelle9099
    @bethelle9099 5 років тому +1

    painfully sad to see this abandoned!

  • @LSK77_
    @LSK77_ 5 років тому

    Omg what a magical find ❤️ so lovely to see you both and dear lil Lilly happy new year to you and thanks for sharing

  • @urbexadventures2044
    @urbexadventures2044 5 років тому

    That cotton mill looks so cool great video 👍👍needed waders on lol

  • @MrSpotlucy
    @MrSpotlucy 5 років тому

    fantastic place shame it will be lost for ever

  • @Andy-From-England
    @Andy-From-England 5 років тому

    Mace use to be have loads of shops it was more of a convenient stores but great vid lovley location thanks for sharing and getting your feet wet for us

    • @Andy-From-England
      @Andy-From-England 5 років тому

      Hey i just looking on web Mace shops are still going

  • @flaminglaughter
    @flaminglaughter 5 років тому

    I would have liked to see more of the exterior of those buildings. But I enjoyed what I was able to see.

  • @NorAnon
    @NorAnon 4 роки тому

    I could have explored there with you guys all day!! Thanks for taking us with you! Looks like a magical place! Curious why the water wheels weren't directly in the current...

  • @jamesfranks2530
    @jamesfranks2530 5 років тому +2

    James Franks
    Hello from James in the USA!
    I have watched several of your videos and I absolutely love them! I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting them all. The videos all help me to do what I'm not able to do myself anymore and that in itself means a great deal to me. Exploring has been kind of a passion of mine as well my entire life. My physical health and being on disability makes it impossible for me to do the travelling it would take to do any of what you do. Your videos as well as a few others makes it possible for me to go with you guys.....I love that! I especially enjoy the videos that you do in those 20 or 30 year old places where everything is left behind. Of course I love to see the castles and mansions too though. As a boy growing up partly in Germany, my family visited many castles there. Thank you again for all you do! If I
    had any money to give, it would go straight to you so you could continue your journeys. Oh...thanks a million for NOT showing everybody the messy toilets. lol I do however enjoy seeing the bathtubs and sinks with their unique facets.
    Much love and God bless you!
    James

  • @catb-w5212
    @catb-w5212 5 років тому +1

    Love love loved it

  • @terryengland1880
    @terryengland1880 5 років тому +5

    Is it secret, is it safe. A gem like this really needs to be looked after better to save something this than on some over rated painting.

  • @theseamstress6315
    @theseamstress6315 5 років тому

    Nice find great explore

  • @BenjaminLSmith
    @BenjaminLSmith 5 років тому

    This was a great exploration. I really enjoy your channel.😃

  • @abayless3816
    @abayless3816 5 років тому

    13:59 Ok, you walked past some "Old Head Boards", but check out the Calderons! What else are you missing? This is such a Great Site!

  • @rodbutler3537
    @rodbutler3537 3 роки тому

    Very good videos. Where do you get the backing music from

  • @marklynch8781
    @marklynch8781 5 місяців тому

    In the first building the equipment was looms, a winder and a warp reel. Later on in the video the machines are wool cards, so it's likely there was a wool spinning mill in the larger building. A cotton spinning mill uses a different type of carding machine (I work in a cotton spinning mill). Amazing Place full of history, it's a shame it's in such a state of decay. This is indeed a very early water powered textile mill.

  • @Bee_Charming
    @Bee_Charming 5 років тому +1

    Red pine, not oak. Just love your approach to these explores, thanks for sharing!

  • @judybankston8645
    @judybankston8645 5 років тому

    I really enjoy your videos. You have a great talent and find the best spots. However I’m not sure if I enjoyed the video or you crossing the creek. 😁 I live in Montana usa so our rivers and streams are always cold.

  • @vivianbmartin
    @vivianbmartin 5 років тому +1

    Very interesting, would have like to had some more info on place.

  • @TheGibsOfTheTube
    @TheGibsOfTheTube 4 роки тому

    Did you ever find out more information on this mill? I'm shocked that it was running as late as 1989 still using water power. Pretty awesome if it was.

  • @heidiscarrott9183
    @heidiscarrott9183 4 роки тому

    I bet the energy of the place was amazing when all the workers were in there.

  • @donnareiter9422
    @donnareiter9422 5 років тому

    This should be in a museum

  • @melissahopeklaus5776
    @melissahopeklaus5776 2 роки тому

    Do you know if there's any pictures of the buildings from when they were operational? I think it would be amazing to see them when they were in all there glory !

  • @RixPixParaNation
    @RixPixParaNation 5 років тому

    Love this explore guys , great footage

    • @RixPixParaNation
      @RixPixParaNation 5 років тому +1

      If you find anymore historical locations in Yorkshire/Donaster areas and want a collab please let me know , Great scenery too ,loved it.

  • @smd1uk
    @smd1uk 4 роки тому

    The machine at 11.09 is a loom so they were weaving on the site and the row of bobbins looks like a creel which makes the warps for the looms. I think this is a weaving shed rather than a cotton mill.

  • @sandraoshea3237
    @sandraoshea3237 5 років тому

    You did an awesome job. ya made me laugh, it was a great place.it was worth your feet getting wet. hope ya did not get a cold. thanks.

  • @ilaisaanejr
    @ilaisaanejr 5 років тому

    That was amazing

  • @uglywatchtower3299
    @uglywatchtower3299 4 роки тому

    That's funny water in your boots twice 😂🤣 ...

  • @johnlong3214
    @johnlong3214 4 роки тому

    I wear NORA Dairy wellies, they are unlined and can be wiped dry inside with a handkerchief, or tissue. If it becomes obvious that the water is going to come over the top of my wellies I remove my socks first (roll up the trouser leg too) replace my wellies to protect my feet and wade in. Once I'm back on dry land I empty my boots, wipe the inside dry, put my socks back on and replace the now dry wellies. Not sure how you'd feel about me posting a link but they can easily found on google. Just a thought.👍

  • @patmurphy389
    @patmurphy389 5 років тому

    thank you for taking us w/you! Did you know that the old cotton mills were hotbeds for tuberculosis? I visited a cotton mill here in Tennessee & the lady that owned it told me that. She said her grandmother had worked in one & the reason they got it was because they would blow the threads through the threader & the children/workers would go into the machine & thread it through, they used the same threader many times & this is how it spread. There is a technical term for the threader, but I can't remember what it is. This was an amazing explore & I can't believe the cotton threads were still there!...I'm thinking the second building you explored was possibly a dye room because of the pots in there? thank you

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 5 років тому

      shuttle?

    • @patmurphy389
      @patmurphy389 5 років тому

      @@sarahstrong7174 yes sarah, it was called a shuttle, thank you!

  • @nottzangel9533
    @nottzangel9533 2 роки тому

    You're definitely a braver man than me going for a paddle in that weather lol 🥶🥶

  • @eddiehaley1833
    @eddiehaley1833 5 років тому

    Another good video bud

  • @jensMiniVlogs
    @jensMiniVlogs 5 років тому

    I love your accent😊😄
    So cute to listen😃
    By the way, Great explore😊
    Watching from here🇵🇭😊😊

  • @MrVxrman
    @MrVxrman 5 років тому

    I enjoyed that thankyou m8y
    🙂🍻👍🏻

  • @deejones8056
    @deejones8056 5 років тому

    I was awe struck at that.

  • @zettiprado4014
    @zettiprado4014 5 років тому

    Lindo lugar ❤️pena que tudo está destruído 😪🇧🇷

  • @grahamgfr
    @grahamgfr 5 років тому

    Thank you 👍🏻