Mills Hill

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Mills Hill

Church of St Matthew Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Mills Hill is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles northeast of Oldham town center, it falls within the larger region of Greater Manchester. The village is bordered by Chadderton to the west and Middleton to the south.

Historically, Mills Hill was a predominantly agricultural area, with farming being the primary occupation of its residents. However, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the village transformed into a center for textile manufacturing. Many mills were established in the area, employing a significant portion of the local population.

Today, Mills Hill retains much of its rural charm, with a mix of residential and industrial areas. The village is primarily residential, consisting of a range of housing types, including terraced houses, semi-detached properties, and some newer developments. The community is close-knit, with a strong sense of community spirit and several local events and activities.

Mills Hill benefits from excellent transport links, with the M60 motorway just a short drive away, providing easy access to Manchester city center and other major cities in the region. The village is also served by a railway station, providing regular services to Manchester Victoria and Rochdale.

In terms of amenities, Mills Hill has a small shopping center, featuring a few local businesses and convenience stores. There are also several schools in the area, providing education for children of all ages.

Overall, Mills Hill offers a peaceful and convenient location for those seeking a rural lifestyle with good access to nearby urban centers.

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Mills Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.550868/-2.172786 or Grid Reference SD8906. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church of St Matthew

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Sewage Works

Part of the old sewage works.

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Malta Mill

Old cotton mill alongside the Rochdale Canal.

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Disused Canal Branch

Branch off the Rochdale Canal leading to Ferney Field Colliery.

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Locks on the Rochdale Canal

Limefield farmhouse seen on the left of view

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Middleton Road

View from railway bridge at Mills Hill Station

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Edgar Wood

The former Dusty Miller SD8605 : Dusty Miller is now the Edgar Wood. A Craft Union pub. It is named after the world acclaimed Middleton architect, Edgar Wood Link

SD8605 : Sign of the Edgar Wood.

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Sign of the Edgar Wood

Sign for the Edgar Wood SD8605 : Edgar Wood.

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Tesco Extra

The filling station at the superstore which was built on the site of the former Middleton civic buildings. In the background is the now derelict Grade II listed Link

Warwick Mill.

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Warwick Mill

The Grade II listed Link

Warwick Mill is presently in somewhat derelict state.

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Warwick House

The property dated 1990 appears to be the offices for a large number of companies with addresses divided between Conway House, Balmoral House and Windsor House. Note: Photograph is for record purposes only. The photographer has no personal connection with any of the businesses depicted.

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Middleton Arena

Construction of the Middleton Arena was completed in December 2008 and the Arena officially opened for business on 4th January 2009. It was built on Corporation Street (since renamed LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way) on the site formerly occupied by the Hippodrome Nightclub (previously The Empire Cinema) and the old civic amenity site. To make way for construction the Hippodrome was levelled in August 2007. Operated by yourtrust (formerly Link4Life) the arena comprises a gymnasium, swimming pools, sauna and steam rooms, sports hall & squash and a cafe. Link

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Middleton Arena

Construction of the Middleton Arena was completed in December 2008 and the Arena officially opened for business on 4th January 2009. It was built on Corporation Street (since renamed LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way) on the site formerly occupied by the Hippodrome Nightclub (previously The Empire Cinema) and the old civic amenity site. To make way for construction, the Hippodrome was levelled in August 2007. Operated by yourtrust (formerly Link4Life) the arena comprises a gymnasium, swimming pools, sauna and steam rooms, sports hall & squash and a cafe. Link

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Middleton Market Place

At the junction of the A664 Assheton Way and the B6189 Market Place. #1 on the left is the Assheton Arms. Originally a J.W.Lees pub it now only operates as a B&B SD8706 : Sign of the Assheton Arms Hotel. #3 in the middle is the Grade II listed Link

building built in 1892 for the Manchester and Salford Bank. The local architect Edgar Wood was responsible for its design comprising buff-coloured terracotta with a clay tile roof, 3 bays and 3 storeys. There is a panelled round-arched door between bays 2 and 3 with blocked archivolt and coat of arms above. Three 3-light mullion and transom basket-arched windows within segmental recesses on the ground floor. Secondary doors to extreme left and right. Similar 4-light windows on the first and second floor the latter within bold gabled dormers. All windows have leaded lights. The gabled dormers are only narrowly divided by the plane of the roof which continues down to a deep eaves projection. Elaborate rainwater heads with rosette motifs and downpipes with flamboyant brackets convey the rainwater to a trough at first floor sill level. The trough has bead-and-reel enrichment and channels water to an internal drain. Bold ridge chimney stacks. It became a Williams Deacon bank and subsequently the Royal Bank of Scotland. Having stood empty for many years plans to turn it into a nightclub were rejected. It has recently opened as the Lekki Lounge Link

describing itself as having the best Afro Caribbean cuisine in Manchester. #5 on the right has for many years been a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland but that too has now closed.

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Lekki Lounge

#3 Market Place, Middleton is the Grade II listed Link

building built in 1892 for the Manchester and Salford Bank. The local architect Edgar Wood SD8706 : Edgar Wood (1860 - 1935) was responsible for its design comprising buff-coloured terracotta with a clay tile roof, 3 bays and 3 storeys. There is a panelled round-arched door between bays 2 and 3 with blocked archivolt and coat of arms above. Three 3-light mullion and transom basket-arched windows within segmental recesses on the ground floor. Secondary doors to extreme left and right. Similar 4-light windows on the first and second floor the latter within bold gabled dormers. All windows have leaded lights. The gabled dormers are only narrowly divided by the plane of the roof which continues down to a deep eaves projection. Elaborate rainwater heads with rosette motifs and downpipes with flamboyant brackets convey the rainwater to a trough at first floor sill level. The trough has bead-and-reel enrichment and channels water to an internal drain. Bold ridge chimney stacks. It became a Williams Deacon bank and subsequently the Royal Bank of Scotland. Having stood empty for many years plans to turn it into a nightclub were rejected. It has recently opened as the Lekki Lounge Link

describing itself as having the best Afro Caribbean cuisine in Manchester.

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Former Bricklayers Arms

Former Gartside's pub now Domino's Pizza.

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Edgar Wood (1860 - 1935)

The plaque on what is now the Lekki Lounge SD8706 : Lekki Lounge reads: MIDDLETON CIVIC ASSOCIATION EDGAR WOOD ARCHITECT (1860 - 1935) MANCHESTER AND SALFORD BANK 1892 GRADE II LISTED BUILDING ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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