I was privileged to be at this Heritage Graded building built in1860 - it was a flour mill and the machinery that has been long abandoned has been brought back to life over the past 8 years by devoted volunteers and roars into shaking action for us.
It was actually a memorial for one of the leaders of the team that worked for this. He died in March aged 85 and there were so many people at this event to remember his achievements! His wife was my cousin.
Every belt you can see here is flying past at a huge speed!
Three good things:
1. My cousin allowed a drop of malt scotch for everyone to toast to her husband’s memory! The discussions became rather noisy!
2. Some one mentioned it was better than meccano!
3. Six sleeps to go!
A wonderful piece of machinery, well oiled & beautifully restored. So good that there are people interested enough in this old machinery to restore for the future. On count down, must be getting excited!
They are all interested in old cars and vintage machinery - we have such a lot in the area, Pat @happypat . Every now and then I remember what we are going to do and I can't help feeling amazed!
I think I'm odd in that as a woman I find machinery fascinating, though I usually don't understand how it works. I'm glad other women post machinery shots. Fav
@grammyn It was so noisy inside here - all those belts going flat out, timber box type erections were shaking madly etc. In those days they didn't have ear muffs!
It looks an interesting place albeit noisy -- it is amazing how all the belts ,and different parts clatter along as it works ! So good that these places are kept alive for future generations to see !
what an amazing achievement for all involved...i have a feeling he wouldn't be very far away and enjoying his special day also...well done all and nicely captured by you
oh you should tag this with this week's theme: theme-industrial. What a wonderful mill brought back to life! i am also fascinated with the Stott Park Bobbin Mill that someone else had a shot of as well. I would love to tour them both! Wonderful capture of it!
@snaphappi Wouldn't that be good if they produce that result, Maggie! But not as yet - need large quantities of what flour comes from (?0 and bagging and all the other necessities) - too much for these old guys to consider and no profit!
I know you're getting terribly excited about your trip.