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Exploring WLM: mills

When someone mentions mills you might think of picturesque windmills or massive textile mills of the Industrial Revolution. Both are often protected historic sites in the UK, and Wiki Loves Monuments has plenty of impressive photos.

“Herringfleet Windmill” by Fuzzypiggy is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Herringfleet was built in the early 19th century and today is a Grade II* listed building.

“C Station Pump House” by Msemmett is licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
“Derwent Valley Mills East Mill Belper” by Danielloh79 is licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
“Elstead Mill” by Ainslie is licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
“Hartford Mill Oldham” by RevDave is licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.

North West England is particularly well known for its role in the Industrial Revolution.

“Jesmond Dene Mill” by PaulTurner is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Bridge over Hebden Water at Gibson Mill” by RevDave is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Thames Tunnel Mills” by King of Hearts is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Tone Mills Dyehouse” by Msemmett is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tone Mill in Somerset was part of the largest woollen mill in South West England.

“Abbey Mill from north” by Rodw is licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
“Saxtead Mill” by Kevinwailes is licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
“Water Mill, Ludlow, Shropshire” by Vincemc is licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
“Mapledurham Watermill” by Msemmett is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Broadstone Mill, Reddish” by Stevekraken is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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