Sir Richard Arkwrights Masson Mills

Sir Richard Arkwrights Masson Mills lets you move back in time, from the moment you 'clock in' along with your entry seats and experience the authentic places, noises and smells of a cotton mill that is working. The collection includes items like the bell that is original called workers to operate plus some of this oldest working looms in the world, that still produce fabric! There is a weaving shed, a Turbine House plus the Overseer's workplace to explore, plus 'The Devil', a machine which broke up cotton that is raw using large rotating spikes, that have been all too often the explanation for accidents. The bobbin collection is the most comprehensive within the worldwide globe, runnin between 1795 to 1980, that is a whole lot of bobbins! There clearly was so much to find out about, through the steam motor to the chimney, plus an weir that is unusually shaped riverbank, that will be a good destination for picnics. You'll choose to explore at your own personal speed, or guide a tour that is completely led includes a short film and bespoke machinery demonstrations. Addititionally there is the option to own a 'Morning (or afternoon) with the Mill Owner if you prefer a more experience that is unique. Machinery demonstrations are held daily.