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Compton Mill

Compton Mill, Compton, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5NJ
Tel: 01538 388732 or enquiries@comptonfabrics.co.uk

www.comptonfabrics.co.uk

Compton fabrics is based in the pretty market town of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands, once known for its textile industry but now better known for its many antique shops. Compton Fabrics and Interiors is situated on the top floor of Leek's most well known antiques mill Compton Mill. We are now in our 4th year of business, supplying Leek and the surrounding areas with a large range of quality interior fabrics that we keep in stock. We have our own workroom on site and a high standard of makeup service for curtains, blinds and accessories is assured. We don't do mass produced, and whether it's traditional or contemporary our aim is to tailor our service to all our clients' individual needs.

Brindley's Mill

Brindley Mill, Mill Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8HAe-mail: enquiries@brindleymill.net

www.brindleymill.net

The mill is open from 2pm to 5pm
(last entrance 4.30pm)
on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
from Easter Saturday (April 7th) to the end of September
From 16th July and for the whole of August
the mill opens each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
between 2pm and 5pm.
National Mills Weekend
12th and 13th May
free admission .. 2pm 'til 5pm

Admission Fees
Members - FREE
Children - £1.50
Adults - £2.00
Concessions - £1.50
Private Parties - £6.00 additional fee if special opening

In the 19th Century the mill formed part of the Leek estates of the Earl of Macclesfield. Subsequently it had the same owners as neighbouring textile mills. The tenant millers turned their hands to whatever business was in demand. Flour milling, production of animal feeds and finally sawmilling were done here.

Unfortunately, more than a third of the mill was demolished in 1948, when the Macclesfield Road was straightened. The lost part of the mill probably housed the drying floor.

After nearly two-hundred years in operation the mill had become derelict, and a part of Leek's heritage was almost forgotten. But in the 1960's Dr Cyril Boucher, an expert on the early engineers, made a detailed study of the mill. He was satisfied that a great deal remained of Brindley's work as both engineer and architect.

A charitable trust was set up in 1970 to purchase and restore the Brindley Mill, with a view to celebrating the life and work of one of the most remarkable men of his time. What remained has been returned to working order, mostly in its original state The mill was opened to the public in 1974, and with the completion of the museum in 1980 the great scope of Brindley's achievements can be illustrated.

Tatton Hall

Knutsford, Cheshire,WA16 6QN
01625 534435

www.tattonpark.org.uk

A day at Tatton Park has much to offer. Its two historic houses, the Mansion and Tudor Old Hall, are set in 1000 acres of beautiful parkland with lakes, tree-lined avenues and herds of red and fallow deer. Award-winning gardens, a working farm, speciality shops and a superb programme of special events complete the picture.

Connoisseur guided tours of the mansion for groups. Cost depending on group size.