Date:1870
Description:Chapman’s brick built tower mill stood on the hill overlooking Holloway Head. It is thought to have been constructed in 1745 by Clark’s who were millwrights in Deritend until the late 18th century. There had been at least one previous mill on this site, which is the present site of the Clydesdale Tower block. The mill was owned by Mr Chapman for some time and on his death in 1776 was sold to a Mr J.Griffiths. In 1778 it was struck by lightning and badly damaged. The mill was finally demolished in 1873. This photograph shows the mill in the middle distance. In the foreground is R.Wier - a carpenter, joiner and coffin maker. There are several fly-posters on the wall and also a large advert for Orams of 124 Broad Street who were a furniture and bedding store. The view today would see you looking straight across at Clydesdale Tower and the garage next door. Photograph taken by Harold Baker
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