Goose Green

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Goose Green

Wigan Pier, Leeds & Liverpool Canal Credit: Colin Park

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Wigan Pier, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Colin Park

The Orwell at Wigan Pier in 1990

The pub was apparently developed in 1984 from a warehouse

Kevin Waterhouse

Mill no.3, Eckersley Mills

Built in 1900 to a design by A H Stott and Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. Currently the subject of a proposal to convert it to apartments. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Mill no.3, Eckersley Mills â the tower

Built in 1900 to a design by A H Stott and Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Mill no.2, Eckersley Mills

Built in 1888 to a design by A H Stott and Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. Originally 4 storeys, the upper storey being removed in mid-late 20th century. There was a further smaller mill on the space to the left which was demolished c.2020. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Mill no.2, Eckersley Mills

Built in 1888 to a design by A H Stott and Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. Originally 4 storeys, the upper storey being removed in mid-late 20th century. There was a further smaller mill on the space to the right which was demolished c.2020. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Mill no.3, Eckersley Mills â the engine house

Built in 1900 to a design by A H Stott and Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. See Link . Some of the screening in the main window has collapsed allowing a view inside showing the decorative detail that was typical of engine houses. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Mill no.3, Eckersley Mills â the engine house

Built in 1900 to a design by A H Stott and Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. Compare its condition with Link . The compound in front is being used for work on refurbishment of parts of the mill complex. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Eckersleys' mills, welfare building â entrance to Women's dining hall

Eckersleys' built an extensive welfare building on the south west part of their site in around 1918-20. Probably by Stott & Sons, it is in red brick with buff terracotta dressings and ornamentation, Listed Grade II. It comprised separate dining halls for male and female employees and a large hall for entertainments. The latter had an external entrance enabling it to be used when the mills were not open. The entrance to the women's hall is much larger than that to the men's Link reflecting the fact that around 95% of the c.3000 employees at the time were female. Currently occupied by a roller skating rink. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Mill no.2, Eckersley Mills â engine house remains

Mill no.2 built in 1888 to a design by A H Stott and Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. By the early 21st century the engine house was roofless Link and was demolished c.2020. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Mill no.1, Eckersley Mills

Built in 1880 to a design by A H Stott and Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. It was the first of the modern ring spinning mills on the site. Currently under refurbishment as apartments, retail and business. In the foreground some of the more recent industrial development which has replaced earlier weaving sheds. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Fourteen Meadows Road with Eckersleys' welfare block

Eckersleys' built an extensive welfare building on the south west part of their site in around 1918-20. It required a diversion of the road which originally ran towards the corner of the mill building to the right. Probably by Stott & Sons, it is in red brick with buff terracotta dressings and ornamentation, Listed Grade II. It comprised separate dining halls for male and female employees and a large hall for entertainments. The latter had an external entrance enabling it to be used when the mills were not open. The three hipped roofs represent from front to back the men's dining room, the women's dining room and the entertainments hall. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Eckersleys' mills - welfare block

Eckersleys' built an extensive welfare building on the south west part of their site in around 1918-20. Probably by Stott & Sons, it is in red brick with buff terracotta dressings and ornamentation, Listed Grade II. It comprised separate dining halls for male and female employees and a large hall for entertainments. The latter had an external entrance enabling it to be used when the mills were not open. The low building in front of the dining halls was the kitchen with the entertainments hall at the far end. The complex is currently occupied by a roller skating rink. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Eckersleys' mills - welfare block, detail

Goods entrance to the kitchens, see Link for location and more information. Buff terracotta decoration in neo-Classical style.

Alan Murray-Rust

Eckersleys' mills - welfare block, detail

Hall entrance, see Link for location and more information. Buff terracotta decoration in neo-Classical style.

Alan Murray-Rust

Mill no.1 and weaving shed, Eckersley Mills

Built in 1880 to a design by A H Stott and Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. It was the first of the modern ring spinning mills on the site. Currently under refurbishment as apartments, retail and business. In the foreground is the weaving shed which is included in the listing. The slightly projecting part of the main mill is the engine house which unusually was built within the main mill rather than as an extension. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Eckersleys' mills â winding rooms

Built 1912 in red brick and terracotta, probably by Stott & Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. Due to its attachment to the office block Link , it is more ornate than its function would normally warrant. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

Eckersleys' mills â office block

Built 1904 in red brick and buff terracotta, probably by Stott & Sons of Oldham, Listed Grade II. Part of the large spinning and weaving complex developed by the Eckersley family in the late 19th and early 20th century. The three extant mills replaced earlier mills and weaving sheds from the first half of the 19th century. Eckersleys’ colossal works were, at the height of production in the 1920s, one of the largest integrated textile manufactories in the country, operating more than 250,000 spindles and 1,650 looms in 6 spinning and 2 weaving mills.

Alan Murray-Rust

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Goose Green is located at Grid Ref: SD5603 (Lat: 53.528588, Lng: -2.658457)

Unitary Authority: Wigan

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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Crossing: traffic_signals

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Crossing Markings: dots

Crossing Ref: toucan

Kerb: lowered

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Lat/Long: 53.525898/-2.6552093

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