[arranbyrom29]

this is one right on my door step and only just got round to doing it

Barracks Mill was established in 1924 and became a leading screen printing business, experimenting on different types of fabrics. Barracks became part of Courtaulds Group and specialise in the high quality end of the fashion market as well as producing furnishing fabrics. Barracks was primarily a commission printers and whilst having a large design studio to prepare customers designs for printing did not often originate its own designs.
In later years parts of the Mill were used as a storage facility for a Carpet tile company. In 2004 a fire on the ground floor caused serious damage and the building has been derelict since. Planning has been granted for a re-generation project for the 2.7 hectare site for a retail DIY store. Part demolition has taken place but has been on hold for over a year now. I've been to this site several times and always find a new shot but it's decaying rapidly, it also suffers from a high level of vandalism. Most of the interior has been gutted and some floors are a little warn, but it still has a gripping atmosphere.



































if anyone is planning a trip pm me and i will help you with accses details cheers arran

[andym]

Looks like a good little mooch!

I presume Tarboat's been here as it's on his doorstep as well.............

[Twitch]

I've had a poke in here but didn't take any pictures, so nice one! I also nearly got stuck. Beware the stuff on your doorstep that you never do because 'you can do it any time' - one day it's suddenly gone and you've missed your chance. I might go back with my camera, if only so it stops bugging me

[arranbyrom29]

Originally Posted by Twitch

I've had a poke in here but didn't take any pictures, so nice one! I also nearly got stuck. Beware the stuff on your doorstep that you never do because 'you can do it any time' - one day it's suddenly gone and you've missed your chance. I might go back with my camera, if only so it stops bugging me

cheers pm me and i will come for another mooch with you and how did you nearly get stuck but yeah it is a good one wish i went before the fire

[tarboat]

Originally Posted by andym

Looks like a good little mooch!

I presume Tarboat's been here as it's on his doorstep as well.............

http://www.nwex.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2716

[bignickb]

I've had my eye on this place for ages, as I work nearby! I keep putting it off but would love to get in!