The town has rapidly increased in size durinng recent years. General view of the howard town mill complex, looking west with the application units in the former warehouse indicated. As the ancient village of old glossop went into retirement the rich victorian mill owners built their big houses at howard town house, talbot house and whitfield house. Graces guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in britain. Wrens nest mill, on the western side of the town, and howard town mill, on the eastern side, both of which are being converted for residential and retail use. Glossop was recorded as a hamlet in the domesday book of 1086. The town benefits from excellent transport infrastructure. Location glossop is an affluent former mill town and the largest settlement in the high peak region, lying just outside of the peak districts national park boundary. Sep 10, 2015 glossop used to be woods mill, a cotton mill, today its howard town a shopping complex hotel and apartments.
Further notes on the mills of glossopdale glossop heritage trust. The municipal borough of glossop 18661974 contained the land within two miles of the town hall in howard town and a sliver to the north bounded by the river etherow, an area of 3,052 acres 12. The abbot of basingwerk leased the glossopdale land to the talbot family. Glossop photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. List of mills in longdendale and glossopdale wikipedia. Woods mill, mill street, glossop revised planning and retail.
Glossop is an affluent former mill town and the largest settlement in the high peak region, lying just outside of the peak districts national park boundary. Woods mill was at the eastern end of what was originally the larger howard town mill complex built by john wood in the 19th century. Howard town house, glossop, derbyshire history in structure. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Mills in glossop, derbyshire and tintwistle, cheshire, england.
A sketch map of the glossopdale mills in adobe acrobat pdf format. I can recall visiting this place as a lad when my mother worked here in the 1950s spinning cotton. This is a lovely independent bookshop on the high street in glossop. Howard town mill being restored glossop town hall dinting viaduct wren nest mill. It is between 150 and 300 metres 492 and 984 ft above mean sea level, and lies just. A modern one bedroom apartment in the recently developed howard town mill conversion. Location woods mill is located within the howard town character area and bounded to the north by high street east, glossop brook to the south and east and howard town mill to the. It is the chief seat of the cotton manufacture in derbyshire, and it has also woollen and paper mills, dye and print works, and bleaching greens. The only slight exception is the large flat screen tv however if nothing major showing the staff are happy to switch it off to allow a good old chat without interruption. Wren nest mill and chimney and attached stone wall is a grade ii listed building in glossop, derbyshire, england. The site boundaries are formed by milltown to the east, glossop brook and a public footpath beyond the brook to the south, the howard town retail park to the west and mill street and the. On the 19th october 1866 there was a royal charter creating the borough of glossop and francis sumner, the owner of wrens nest mill became the first mayor. Howard town house, high peak 84268 historic england. The workhouse in glossop, derbyshire the history of the.
Domesday book, south yorkshire, local history, derbyshire, vintage photos, places to visit, england, live, street. Woods mill is located within the howard town character area and bounded to the north by high street east, glossop brook to the south and east and howard town mill to the west. Glossop has a history of flash flooding, the most recent being in 2002 when high street west was. The writers of the domesday book werent impressed though, all longdendale is waste, they wrote, although. Further details can be found in the article isaac jackson, hawkshead, a brief history. The proposed works included the demolition of a cotton mill that was part of the 19th century howard town mills complex and the redevelopment of the site for. His grandson, the third baron who succeeded his father, married mona stapleton. The main workhouse building was a twostorey stone structure running eastwest, with an extension at its western end. The town of glossop, derbyshire places of interest.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. Sk0394 high street east 92111010 south side 270178 no. The town consists of three main divisions, the old town or glossop proper, howard town or glossop dale and mill town. In 1837 the new bridge over the glossop brook at bridge end was made and lord howard paid. My little went for elmer day and we bought her some of her 1st books gruffalo and and an elmer book. Glossop is a market town in the high peak, derbyshire, england, about 15 miles 24 km east. Prince of wales glossop 2020 all you need to know before.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The site boundaries are formed by milltown to the east, glossop brook and a public footpath beyond the brook to the south, the howard town retail park to the west and mill street and the rear of properties fronting high street east to the north. If you have found the glossop vah website to be interesting or useful and you would like to show your appreciation we would be most honoured if you bought us a coffee. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground lavazza coffee. The history volcrepe ltd was a large former rubber producing factory in glossop, derbyshire.
The bustling market town of glossop is located in the high peak of. History of glossop, in high peak and derbyshire map and. In its day it was one of the largest integrated cotton mills in england. Site description the woods mill site forms part of the howard town mill complex, part of which lies within glossop town centre as defined in the local plan. Postcard of rhodes mill complex, the millpond and platt street. Situated in glossop town centre providing ease of access to railway station and local amenities.
Sarah hopes that glossop vision will also be able to create a green walkway along the bank of the river that links the town s two remaining mills. Buy the book of glossop second edition by hanmer, jack, winterbottom, dennis isbn. This web publication contains 3,854 pages of information and 212,054 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them. Lounge, kitchen with utility area, two first floor bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. The howard family sold the glossop estate in 1925 and donated large. In close proximity to the town is glossop hall, seat of lord howard of glossop. Glossop victorian architectural heritage glossop mills. Return to the cotton industry page, return to the local history main.
The manor of glossop, mentioned in the domesday book, was first gifted by william i to his son and then in 1157 by henry ii to the abbot and monks of basingwerke. It consists of glossop, howard town, and mill town. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a traditional style pub with roaring fires and good beer at realistic prices. Places to see in glossop uk glossop is a market town in the high peak, derbyshire, england, about 15 miles east of manchester, 24 miles west of sheffield and 32 miles north of the county. Wren nest mill and chimney and attached stone wall. Our restaurant in glossop is based at howard town retail park, housed in a converted wool mill from the 1700s and drawing design inspiration from the town s rich cotton milling industry.
Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11pm. The cotton factory industry quickly outgrows the small hamlet and a new textile town howardtown now glossop is built further down the valley. Milltown, glossop, derbyshire building assessment library. Manor park was the location of the familys manor house and gardens. Within 10 years wood had moved on to bigger and better things, leasing the huge steampowered mills in howardtown now glossop. Find here the offers, phone number and opening times for mountain warehouse store on howard town mill, glossop. By 1869 there was a baron howard of glossop resident in glossop hall on the land west of old glossop. The decline of cotton spinning has resulted in the closure of many of the town s mills. After the new bridge was built, the main road no longer passed along smithy fold, but continued up victoria street. Glossop battles over fate of towns historic gothic hall and. The book of glossop states on 24 november 1782 john newton, described as a.
Glossop is a market town in the high peak, derbyshire, england, about 15 miles 24 km east of. Little modern urban development takes place in old glossop after this time, preserving the village as an important window into the cotton mill industry. Wren nest mill being restored, with new retail development behind. Browse the uks largest property database and view our range of new build houses and flats to buy in mill street, glossop sk. Glossop is mentioned in the satirical book england, their england by a. It has a great selection of books for young and old. As the industry developed, the mills changed hands, were demolished, were converted to use steam, or consolidated into larger units. Surrey street, glossop, glossop ideal central glossop position within 14 of a mile of the railway station, a stone built mid terraced house. Thanks to the generosity and good literary taste of local people, its books are good. If you are an owner or a resident at howard town mill and dont yet have access details, please click here to register. Glossop s first mill although there is an area of presentday glossop called milltown it actually has nothing to do with the cotton industry but it is derived from the presence, on what is now corn street, of the lord of the manors corn mill which from medieval times ground the corn for the inhabitants of the village. The new glossop board of guardians took over the recently built township workhouse whose location and layout can be seen on the 1919 map below. Retaining original features such as exposed stone walls and is a high spec throughout. The howard family sold the glossop estate in 1925 and donated large areas to the people of glossop.
Barrack mill went by four other name during its lifetime, before it was burnt down in 1875. It is set in spectacular surroundings, has a wealth of history, and lots to offer visitors to the area. Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree or family tree is sure to draw attention. It was originally known as padefeld, possibly from the padda a name or from padde meaning toad and feld meaning plain, pasture, open or cultivated land. Hpk20150571 location woods mill, milltown, glossop, derbyshire, sk 8dj proposal proposed demolition of existing buildings and structures and. The name glossop is thought to be of anglosaxon origin, named during the angles settlement in the 7th century, and derived from glotts hop where hop could mean a valley, a small valley in a larger valley system,hanmer, j. Baron howard of glossop, in the county of derby, is a title in the peerage of the united kingdom, since 1975 a subsidiary title of the dukedom of norfolk. This web publication contains 5,700 pages of information and 217,234 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them. Volcrepe ltd, glossop, derbyshire, november 2016 1.
The towns most picturesque corner is old glossop, located on a hillside. Glossop is a market town in the high peak, derbyshire, england, about 15 miles 24 km east of manchester, 24 miles 39 km west of sheffield and 32 miles 51 km north of the county town, matlock. The bridge which gave bridge end mill its name was replaced in 1837 by the new victoria bridge adjacent to this pub. Howard town mill, unit 4b, victoria st, glossop sk 8ht, uk 01457 856357. Howard town retail glossop victoria street development by. Formed in 1931, and based in the 200years old woods mill, it began manufacturing rubber soles for footwear. It is between above mean sea level, and is a gateway to the peak district national park. By 1831 there were at least 30 mills in glossopdale and most of the mill owners were local men. Town mill complex which is located on the eastern edge of glossop town centre. View of glossop the name glossop is thought to be of saxon origin, derived from glotts hop where hop is a small valley and glott was probably a chieftains name. Written by steve gwilt padfield is mentioned in the domesday book of 1086 and has a long and varied history. New homes for sale in mill street, glossop sk zoopla.
Talbot line eventually died out, the ownership passed by marriage to thomas howard, earl of arundel. The text below is based on the book of glossop published 1991, isbn 0 86023 484 3 by jack hanmer and the late dennis winterbottom and is reproduced by kind permission of jack hanmer. Heritage assessment 6 page garry miller historic building consultancy. There was little on the site of our modern town until the early 19th. The first mills were built in the 1760s, and were powered by the water of the river etherow and its tributaries. Glossop is a busy, bustling former mill town and the largest settlement in the northwestern corner of the peak though like buxton it lies just outside the national park boundaries. Woods mill, mill street, glossop revised planning and. Unit 11, howard town shopping park, victoria street, glossop, derbyshire, sk 8hs.
Unit 6, howard town retail park, glossop sk 8aq get directions. Government building in glossop, derbyshire foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. It was created in 1869 for the liberal politician lord edward howard, the second son of henry fitzalan howard, th duke of norfolk. It is cited as an example of a millocracy as twothirds of the elected councillors were mill owners. Howard town house is a grade ii listed building in glossop, derbyshire, england. Mar 21, 20 glossop battles over fate of town s historic gothic hall and new library this article is more than 7 years old county council wants new library built away from victoria hall, while campaigners. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Glossops first mill although there is an area of presentday glossop called milltown it actually has nothing to do with the cotton industry but it is derived from the presence, on what is now corn street, of the lord of the manors corn mill which from medieval times ground the corn for the inhabitants of the village.
The glossop brook and the many smaller tributaries which fed into it and then into the etherow, all contributed to the development of the early mills. Aug 14, 2014 paul butler associates requested that oa north undertake a programme of building assessment of the howard town mill complex at milltown, glossop, in order to support an outline planning application for the redevelopment of the site. The first steam engines arrived in the town in 1827, and from then on the larger, later mills were all steam powered. To improve the fortunes of water mill he renamed it waterloo after the successful battle in 1815. The smithy fold is a wetherspoon pub in glossop, derbyshire. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of glossop. The later talbot earls of shrewsbury held the manor and in 1606, through alathea talbot, it went to her husband thomas howard. Entrance hallway, living area which incorporates the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with three piece suite. South side howard town house ii mill owners house now offices. Glossop used to be woods mill, a cotton mill, today its.
Glossop is near derbyshires county borders with cheshire, greater manchester, south yorkshire and west yorkshire. The text has been updated to reflect subsequent events. Find new homes for sale in mill street, glossop sk with zoopla. Glossop is a market town in the high peak, derbyshire, england, about east of manchester, west of sheffield and north of the county town, matlock. A brief history of padfield from its entry in the domesday book to present day.
Glossop therefore enjoyed a long history of catholic worship in the prereformation period, with the main church building being where the present anglican church sits in old glossop. Property details for apartment 1 howard town mill victoria. Modern 20th century the decline of cotton spinning resulted in the closure of many of the town s mills. This site of old glossop, in the high peak, of derbyshire, is designated to the people of old glossop in derbyshire who have tried to keep,the builders, the councilors, the planners and the high peak borough council, under control in their attempts to urbanize the village. Howard town mill, off victoria street, glossop 1 bed. The howard family, barons of glossop, and glossop hall. Image courtesy of glossop heritage trust photo archive. A spacious one bedroom apartment in the extremely sought after howard town mill development.
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