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Pleasley Vale Mills are a historic textile manufacturing complex located on the border of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in England. Established in the late eighteenth century by William Hollins and Company, the site became renowned for producing fine cotton thread. The facility utilized water from the adjacent River Meden to power its early machinery before transitioning to steam power. The remaining structures are recognized as significant examples of early industrial architecture.
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Where are Pleasley Vale Mills located?
Pleasley Vale Mills stand at Pleasley Vale on the border of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in England. The complex developed around the River Meden and the surrounding valley.
Who established Pleasley Vale Mills?
William Hollins and his partners established the cotton-spinning works in the late eighteenth century. The original mill dates from 1785.
What did Pleasley Vale Mills produce?
The mills became known for cotton spinning and the production of fine cotton thread. Their location in the East Midlands made them part of the region's larger eighteenth- and nineteenth-century textile industry.
What happened to the original Pleasley Vale Mill?
The original mill was destroyed by fire in the 1840s. The Lower Mill dates from the rebuilding that followed the fire.
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