Western Mills, Wigan

In 1884 James Eckersley built the first of the Western Mills and by 1899 there were three mills on the site being operated by James Eckersley & Sons. In 1888 the firm was the largest ring spinning business in Britain. Today the remains of the mills are in poor condition and awaiting a rejuvenation scheme. This facade appears to have been completed c1921 and features some nice terracotta details.