Collection of photographic prints and a drawing relating to the Firgrove Mill engine

Made:
1907-01-01-1983-10-31
maker:
Unknown and William Kenyon & Sons Limited

The photographic prints show the J & W McNaught tandem compound condensing engine that powered R Barnes & Co's Firgrove Mill in Rochdale. The drawing depicts the rope race in use at Firgrove Mill that transferred power from the engine to the machinery operating on each floor of the mill.

Details

Extent:
2 photographs and 1 engineering drawing
Identifier:
YA1972.29
Access:
Open access.