The Restoration of Spinners Mill - Leigh Lancashire - 2019
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4 жыл бұрынIn this weeks video, we take a guided tour around one of the northwests most Iconic landmarks Leigh Spinners A.K.A Spinners Mill.
At the time of filming the mill was undergoing extensive restoration and renovation and is maintained by a group of Volunteers. The Site attracts over 50,000 visitors per year from all over the world and has a wonderful story of hard work dedication and the power of the people.
Filmed and Edited by Clarky
Featuring My old man and Peter Rowlinson
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@doug1570 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid. Brilliant! That man organising the restoration is amazing. He is for the people which these days is unusual. Politicians could learn a lot from him. A huge amount in fact.
@SharonCollier-qe5kn 5 ай бұрын
I used to at Leigh spinners when I left school 1986 it was brilliant I tufted carpets loved it thankyou for showing the video .
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 5 ай бұрын
Absolute pleasure m8!
@LilybetMells 2 жыл бұрын
I have lived in Leigh for 18 years and live behined Butts mill and never even knew about Spinners mill!! I always thought it was just another derelict building left to rot. You learn something new every day.
@whitefield4 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Clarky it's great that Peter and his crew saved this mill from Demolation and keep the history of the old cotton mills on what it was like back in the day. I see you filmed this 4 years ago what's is it liked today as I am writing this post 1st January 2024. Always love watching your videos mate keep up the great work. As I am ex-pat from Manchester but been living in Canada since 1978 .
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 5 ай бұрын
Nice one I really appreciate the viewership man. As for this old place it's still going strong and there are now multiple shops clubs etc there. They hold school outings etc and a lot more restoration work has been done too.
@whitefield4 5 ай бұрын
@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt That's awesome Clarky if I ever make it back home for a visit I will definitely go and visit the place for sure.
@garethprice8818 4 жыл бұрын
This project at leigh spinners is amazing! What the dedicated team have achieved in such a short space of time is incredible. They have not only saved a magnificent building and engine, but have given the building a whole new purpose and lease of life, a real hub for the community, thanks to Peter and all the dedicated team for saving a part of our industrial history.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Il 2nd that pal!
@crazyrandomize 2 жыл бұрын
I've lived in Leigh for over 20 years and I had no idea all this was here! gonna pop round tomorrow if they're open, see what's happening. Thanks for this video mate.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 2 жыл бұрын
Absolute pleasure m8!
@surefmeurope5766 3 жыл бұрын
Just found my new favourite KZfaq channel. Watched this and about to watch again. Quality. Subbed.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one m8 I really appreciate your viewership. Welcome aboard.
@carondean2960 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video and I loved the engine so glad it's been saved . to much of our history is being lost to developments that won't stand the test of time . I can understand what you said about school too . I got thrown out with no exams or owt but now I love history . Thank you for sharing x
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Caron I'm glad you enjoyed it mate and it's funny I actually had the school conversation again just 10 mins ago on the phone to my m8 lol.
@KennethNicholson1972 4 жыл бұрын
I told you the engine room will take your breath away, lol. Worked there many moons ago. Fantastic site mate. Great video. God Bless you Brother. Just a footnote if I may, I spent many nights on my own in spinners. Part of my job was to check every single sensor on every escape door all around the mill, on every floor. I had a terrifying encounter on what I later learned to be known as "Freds floor". I can assure you the rearmost of the two main buildings truly is haunted. I have also walked through the elevated trolley tunnel that connects the two mills at some height. The far water tank tower is the one that has nesting peregrine falcons every year.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Kenny not heard from you in a while pal i thought you'd got bored of us lol. Hows the Grandkid pal anyway?
@KennethNicholson1972 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt She is a little legend mate. Bloody gorgeous and I can't wait till Chrimbo to spoil the little darling. I've just found out that my daughter is now preggers again already. She only had this one 5 months ago. Need to sew her knees together, lol. A bit worrying with the complications she had last time with her type 1 diabetes, but I hope and pray all will be well for her and the new little nipper. I've been away due to my health issues and family stuff going on kid, but it is what it is, got to keep plodding on with your head down. There is no chance of getting bored of your content buddy. You know I love your channel, and your music too. You need to advertise the other channel Brother, you have a great amount of talent that the world needs to see and hear. God bless you and yours Brother. Ken.
@suzyqualcast6269 4 жыл бұрын
Kenny Nicholson : Know neither of you f to f, far as I know but yes, talent and bang on output/coverage without any doubt.
@markwall6651 Жыл бұрын
Superb docuvid Clarky, took me back as I used to work at Brooklands Mill in 1986-87 when it was a printers over three floors, this meant a number of floors were unused and derelict and full of ancient machinery. Spent many a time exploring the basements the roof and all the other secret rooms! Your video took me back as it was similar to the spinners in some areas. The cobbled road down to the mil was amazing. Thanks 👍
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt Жыл бұрын
Well Il let you into a secret I'm doing Brookland soon ;)
@markwall6651 Жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt no way!! Now that I can’t wait to see!! In the late 80’s the third floor was full of printing machinery, the ground floor was split into two sections a small one near the front door and a much larger rear section for the bigger machines and paper store it was fairly modernised. (For the 80’s). The printers “Percy R Paine” went bust in 1991. Now…. If I remember I think the top floor was also home to printing presses but was abandoned mid 80’s, the basement was awful and rat infested and had very old pre war machinery in there as did a few other floors. Can’t wait for this one pal!
@markwall6651 Жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt great views from the roof as well!!
@hardrockgin3375 3 жыл бұрын
The people (and children) who worked in the terrible conditions then could see it now with bowling archery tennis table cafe what a liberation. Loved seeing your Dad a kind of Leigh version of Jack Whitehalls travels with my father 😁
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
Lol yrah Leigh version from Salford lol. It is a stramge amamlgamtion of genres thus video style I think. But I tottally agree as the kids bacn then were almost tortured on a daily basis through their working conditions. Thanks for watching m8 and taking the time to comment. Im glad your enjoying my films take care.
@hardrockgin3375 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt Salford and Leigh must never be confused 😅 How is your Noel doing? lol Great to hear regional accent r kid 👍
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
@@hardrockgin3375 Lol cheers m8!
@simonhayton5072 7 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@charleebrown6406 4 жыл бұрын
Omg you gotta go back when that engine gets going, that place is still alive. Ace video. Amazin.. .
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlee Brown and yep we deffinately are m8!
@cyb3rf3nix Жыл бұрын
My dad was a doffer in the cotton Mills in leigh. This brought back some old memories. Amazing video 🙏
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt Жыл бұрын
Thanks m8 I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@markrobinson1458 4 жыл бұрын
A great project that, these buildings need restoring for whatever use 👍
@exploringwithcourt8870 4 жыл бұрын
Top 1 clarky and say hi to you old man 👍
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one brother will do!
@garethhodgson5635 2 жыл бұрын
No way didn't know all that was going on in there!! , top video 👍🏻
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Gaz it’s a cool place and a lot more has gone on since I believe pal.
@pb-nl7oh 2 жыл бұрын
Well you did that justice. Never knew you'd done spinners.
@thevintagecustom9544 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm a proud Salfordian and after hammering Fred Dibnah videos over Christmas found this by chance! Can't beleive this place is open, but more importantly, that you lads are keeping this scene alive! Mint!
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man we really appreciate that tk care m8!
@misssparky5574 3 жыл бұрын
My two older sisters worked here in the early sixties, they lived in newton le willows and got the 39 bus to leigh. They both met their husbands here and moved to leigh when they got married. Love your videos, keep them coming.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant thats a cracking story m8 thanks for the history and thank you for your feedback Im made up your enjoying vids m8. Allthough if yoj watch Bolton bus station one called terminus you might not wan to be eating your tea at the same time lol ;)
@wladniem 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, loved it, Thanks
@futurenewmedia 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, will defo drop in for a look and a brew 👍 Thanks to Pete it just goes to illustrate that hope does die last 😊
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
100% pal!
@stevesrepairs3815 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Clarky for another great video adventure looking into the industrial history of the north west and how Peter and his team are saving that magnificent building and its equipment to be seen and studied by future generations. All the very best to you and your dad, Stevie
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Steve plenty more like this one coming up pal!
@andycross2291 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Andy!
@jonathankay8674 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video 👍
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jonathan glad you enjoyed it m8!
@sketawaykillers 4 жыл бұрын
🖤🖤🖤🖤That room 🖤🖤🖤🖤 And well done dad 😎
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Lol cheers m8.
@kennethainsworth1716 4 жыл бұрын
Well Clarkie, you've finally done it. Congratulations on a video well done, well presented, non-interruptive and extremely interesting. Done yourself proud there. Looks like you are coming of age, so to speak. Chuckle chuckle. Keep them all like this and you will do great. K.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Hahaaa Finally you've just made my day pal!
@kennethainsworth1716 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt - Good to hear. How about doing the mill at Wigan Pier? I was there back in '96, that and the Pier was a big tourist attraction then. What's it like now? Just wondering. Thanks
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
@@kennethainsworth1716 I was down there the other week looking for access and the old Orwell pub too but its really well sealed and the big mill nearby is partly in use. I do plan on revisiting though!
@MrMikepresley 3 жыл бұрын
I hope this COVID problem hasnt messed up the opening of this museum, after all the fantastic work these people have put into the project.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I know pal it's beyond a joke now I'm seeing nothing but utter bullshittery...
@justindavis7375 3 ай бұрын
Very good channel keep the good work up
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Mate!
@gray1960s 4 жыл бұрын
Great day great place. Shows you it can be done to these buildings. Instead of developers making millions converting them into apartments. Ps Pete is a LEGEND
@lesleyfarrington4809 3 жыл бұрын
I lived off Holden Road for a few months. I would have walked past the top of Park Road loads of times and never really registered it.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
I never registered out like this till I got into it now I notice abandonments everywhere I go!
@johorrocks8927 4 жыл бұрын
I have to say this is one of your best films, nice to see the preservation and dedication and to make it work from volunteers and charity is commendable.Well done putting this out there, again didn't know this place was here but feel like I have been there.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers m8!
@saratrend1 4 жыл бұрын
wow, thank you. as a fellow leighther it is amazing to see this, thank you 😁
@chrisyboy2 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Pal. Just to say u have a serious passion for this kind of thing. Thankyou so much for filming and documenting all of it for future generations. Love your videos. Thankyou 👍🏻👍🏻
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Chris it a pleasure to do it m8!
@captainkirk1 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing loved that gunna have to Bob down there and see myself
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah thsi was filmed earlier in the year so most of what you saw under construction is now finished and they have been given some funding for the other side of the mill too!
@07747690036 3 жыл бұрын
My first job was here after leaving St Josephes, summer 1957, working with Nelson Magowan in engineering shop servicing mules and ring spinning machines, bobbin boy on last mule top floor on day one,bare feet because of tallow everywhere, then piecer, Over saw second floor removal of mules to be replaced by ring spinning machines, memories of working in both mill 1 and mill2, had to work week in hand before getting paid, mother worked in 2 mill but showed up on pay day and took my pay packet,
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
Haha nice one Mum lol thanks for your history Arthur and when you say St Joes which one do you mean?
@07747690036 3 жыл бұрын
The Urban Collective St Joseph's boys school Mather and Leigh
@07747690036 3 жыл бұрын
Mather lane
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
@@07747690036 Ahh right ok Cheers Arthur!
@DalekBuilder 4 жыл бұрын
Superb video. Clarkie you have your own style & appreciation which makes you videos a pleasure to watch. Cant wait for a video to see that engine running. If only more buildings & industry from yesteryear could be saved and preserved. I will have to take a drive out to Leigh and have a look when the engine is running. Looks like the people working on it have done a sterling job.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they have indeed pal we will be visiting again soon to see the engine and how far the project has come along!
@DalekBuilder 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic looking forward to it.
@johnwilliams9240 4 жыл бұрын
Went to school in Leigh, Windermere Rd secondary, now long gone. I come from Atherton and we had half a dozen big mills, think Courtalls was last mill producing, have memories that all machinery was sold off to the Phillipeans and a team from there lived in the Wheatshave for some months while they stripped and packed up all for export. Can’t place the location of this mill, certainly not in town center. Best of luck for the future. John
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info John and this mill runs along the Leeds and Liverpool canal just before Bedford High school m8. All the best.
@WilfChadwick 3 жыл бұрын
I went to St Mary's in Astley, me sister used fot work in Courtalls. I now live in the Netherlands and this vid made me homesick.
@theurbanlegenduk1760 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate looking forward to them all the best for Christmas and New year.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Same to you pal!
@sketawaykillers 4 жыл бұрын
Love this what a great thing to do and keep theses buildings alive 😎🖤👏 Great video as always dude x
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers m8 glad your enjoying them!
@G4HamRadio 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back and, another great video
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks m8 much appreciated glad you enjoyed it!
@gray1960s 4 жыл бұрын
Please support this building
@bravo060777 3 жыл бұрын
My great uncle use work there at same time as me shame he has dementia now he’s in his 80s. Lol I might have Wrong mill but the made carpets near end
@stupossibleify Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your work exploring the unseen heritage of the area. Stunned by the engine room and mechanical power transmision shaft in the mill, had also wondered what was inside the buildings that once dominated the area. Peter Rowlinson appears to have had a major input in a number of high profile restorations, did he mention he was involved in Rochdale Canal?
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt Жыл бұрын
No I don't think he did pal but I'm hoeing to do a few more Mills omin the local populace the next one were visiting is Brookland!
@theurbanlegenduk1760 4 жыл бұрын
Great fan of yours but I'm missing all your videos can you more vids I think you're great and now I do your information is great I hope everything's fine stick with it bro
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers William Im just have a break at the moment m8 just moved house and had a few hardships so Im deffo not giving up m8 you can also stay in the loop on Facebook if your on there pal but Il deffo be back as I have every intention of making many more videos and documenting history before its too late. Take care m8.
@bravo060777 3 жыл бұрын
Lol I’m so jealous at the moment when I was a kid in early 80s I didn’t care about history. Now I love it good job guys making history interesting lol shame the internet wasn’t invented when I was a kid lol I could use this as homework
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
Haha Im glad to hear that pal!
@suejohnson7191 Жыл бұрын
Great place but a pity most of leigh is neglected by the town planners . It shows when you have to raise funds yourself to get anything done. The people love their preserved historical buildings though and this is a step in the right direction . Great video and very interesting.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sue I appreciate that m8 and yeah I totally agree.
@suejohnson7191 Жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt thanks mate. Its just getting more and more depressing here. Really appreciate your channel though, its amazing. Such a shame that these beautiful buildings full of character are slowly being removed one way or another. It feels like the heart and soul of this country is being stripped away. Take care x
@bravo060777 3 жыл бұрын
Really another video of a place I use to be a security officer lol.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
pmsl
@bravo060777 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt well I’m following your channel on Twitter keep up the mint videos
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
@@bravo060777 Cheers brother! Were insta and FB too FB is where all our photgraphic albums are m8 1000's of snaps from all the plaves we've been.
@bravo060777 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt lol as soon as I figure out technology I will follow 😂
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 3 жыл бұрын
@@bravo060777 Lol
@brushman2004 4 ай бұрын
Just came across this vid. Excellent. Did you do a follow up?
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 ай бұрын
No we didn't but I'm definitely going to in the future because a lot has gone on there since! Thanks for watching.
@MrDeanos 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate. Never fail to keep my attention on these vids. Shame no neon dicks in this one though. Maybe next time.
@TheUrbanCollectiveWeFilmIt 4 жыл бұрын
pmfsl yeah its not the without the old semi flacid phalace is it m8?
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