Exploring demolished Fothergill & Harvey Rock nook mill (24TH February 2024)

Rock nook mill was originally the home of Fothergill and Harvey which was founded in 1847, as the two partners Thomas Fothergill and Alexander Harvey in which the company has been producing technical textiles since 1848.

Originally, fabrics were woven from natural fibres such as Cotten and the company grew and expanded. By 1945 a research unit was established, the company was diversifying away from Cotten into glass and other synthetic fabrics.

The company was amongst the first weavers to produce fabrics from new aramid fibres and during 1972 took advantage of the technology available from the royal aircraft establishment to weave Cotten fibre.

Sadly once Fothergill and Harvey left the mill and was taken over by Tygaflor LTD, who in turn have been swallowed up by Saint-Gobain and moved to Rochdale.

Unfortunately being demolished in early 2024.


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Music used in today’s video:
Song: Remembering
Artist: Ever so blue
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