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Bancroft Mill Engine Trust |
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| Founded in 1980, the Trust maintains an engine house and boiler houses which drive a preserved and working 600 bhp mill steam engine, which powered 1250 Lancashire looms up to 1978. Bancroft Shed started cotton weaving in 1920. There is a small weaving area in operation. |
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1) View the museum on Staurdays between the times of 11.00am and 3.00pm for static viewing.
2) Go on one of the steaming days and experience the power of one of the few remaining mighty steam engines which in 1920 drove 1,250 looms. A memorable experience.
3) Find out all about the mills history by browsing through the small archive which includes text books on weaving and fabric design; day ledgers and order books relating to Bancroft Mill covering first half of the twentieth century and photographs of the mill in work. An additional booklet of the Bancroft Mill Engine contains a brief history of the mill and details of working machinery.
- Address: Bancroft Mill
Gillians Lane
Barnoldswick
Lancs.
BB18 5QR
- Phone: 01282 865626
- Opening Details
Sunday Steaming Dates 2007:- March 4th, March 25th, April 15th, May 6th, May 27th, June 17th, July 15th, Aug 5th, Aug 26th, Sept 9th (Open Day-Free Entry) Sept 23rd, Oct 21st, Nov 11th, Dec 2nd (End of Steaming Season)
- Pricing
Steam Days - Adults £3.50. Children/Sen.cit £2.50.
Family ( 2adults & 2 children) £8
Annual Membership of Trust - Adult £10,
Senior Citizen £7, Child £5 (up to 15)
Life Membership £100
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