Norwich Street Mills

The geese watch over the remaining stub of the Rochdale Town arm off the Rochdale Canal. The background is formed of the remains of part of the weaving mill of Norwich Street cotton mill. The spinning mill section in the background dates from c1860 and is listed Grade II. In 1891 it was owned by John Pilling, Norwich Street and Wellfield Mills; 40,000 spindles, 1,500 looms, mexicans, twills, printers, shirtings, &c.