No 3 Twist Mill, Eagley, Bolton
Parties desirous of Contracting for the various Works required In the ERECTION of MILL to be built at Eagley for Messrs. Chadwick and Brothers, are requested to forward their names to us not later than Saturday 6th May. CUNLIFFE AND FREEMAN, architects, Acresfield., Bolton. [# Bolton Guardian - Saturday 29 April 1871 page 4]
Eagley Mills is a complex of former cotton mills in Eagley, Bolton. In 1871 this, the first of the three large modern mill buildings, was built on the north side of the river. This was known as No 3 Twist Mill (asubsequently called Brook Mill). The mill was rebuilt in 1887 following a fire.
Reference Bolton Guardian - Saturday 29 April 1871 page 4 – contracts
Reference Bolton Chronicle 10 February 1872 page 8 - theft of lead