Hollins

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Hollins

Remaining parts of Hartford Mill, Oldham Credit: Colin Park

Hollins is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the borough of Rossendale, it is nestled within the picturesque countryside of the South Pennines. The village is located approximately 9 miles north of the city of Manchester.

Hollins is known for its charming rural setting, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and scenic landscapes surrounding the area. The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 2,000 residents. It offers a peaceful and idyllic atmosphere, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a close-knit community, with a range of local amenities to serve its residents. These include a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a few small businesses. Additionally, there are several public houses in the area, providing a place for locals to gather and socialize.

Hollins is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good transportation links. The village is easily accessible by road, with the A56 passing nearby, connecting it to larger towns such as Burnley and Bury. There are also regular bus services that run through the village, providing convenient travel options for residents.

Overall, Hollins offers a peaceful and scenic place to reside, with a strong sense of community and a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents.

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Hollins Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.524445/-2.126213 or Grid Reference SD9103. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Remaining parts of Hartford Mill, Oldham

Colin Park

Royd Mill, Hollinwood

A magnificent Edwardian era spinning mill built in 1907 and photographed in 2006. It has now been demolished and the site has been built on. I can no longer work out where the photographers position was as there has been redevelopment of this area in the meantime. The six figure reference for the mill is correct.

Chris Allen

Royd Mill, Chamber Road, Hollinwood

This mill was built in 1907 and has now been demolished with housing built on the site. This shows the engine house that once held a J & E Wood of Bolton inverted vertical triple expansion steam engine. That was scrapped long ago but a small steam fire pump survived and is now at the Astley Green Mining Museum site. This was a fine Edwardian era mill and really deserved listing, especially as the chimney survived intact with its oversailing cap.

Chris Allen

Royd Mill, Hollinwood

Seen from about the end of Mulmount Close. The mill was built in 1907 as a cotton spinning mill and has now been replaced by houses.

Chris Allen

Royd Mill from Armitage Close, Hollinwood

The mill was built in 1907 and has now been replaced by undistinguished housing. I was able to locate this shot accurately by the modern housing development. Oldham Council has now produced a plan for the surviving mill stock but this was gone before that.

Chris Allen

Hawksley Street, Hollinwood

The large former cotton spinning mill was built in 1907 as Royd Mill and has now been replaced with housing.

Chris Allen

Royd Mill, Hollinwood

Built as a cotton spinning mill in 1907 and since demolished and replaced with houses. A shame it was not listed as it was one of the better Edwardian mills in Oldham. I have struggled to locate the photographer positions and not succeeded with them all.

Chris Allen