Demolition of Albert Mill in Whitworth

Photo: Lisa Bell

Albert Mill being demolished

A crowd turned out on Saturday 1 July to watch the demolition of the derelict Albert Mill in Whitworth.

Work to demolish the former cotton mill began on 15 June. It entered receivership in 2009 and had become a hotspot for vandalism and ‘nuisance’ fires.

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Lisa Bell, who turned out for the demolition, said the mill was ‘iconic’.

Ward Councillor for Healey and Whitworth, Sean Serridge, said: “I’m delighted we are seeing progress on this site. It has been a major concern for residents, me and my fellow councillors, police and the fire service.

"The Council has put a lot of effort, time and resources to tackle this issue. It does take time to go through the process but it’s great that we can now see progress happening.

"The Council continues to work with the developers to transform this site from the eyesore it is now into something which we can proud of.”

The mill, designed by Joseph Stott of Oldham, was built in 1882. It was predominantly used in the textile industry by Whitworth Manufacturing Company Ltd before being used by engineering firms.

The Stott family designed a number of mills around the Oldham area during the 1800s.