Mark Kippax and Sons, Browhead Mill

iBase ID

323424

Reference identifier

EBU-U01-M31-19-1

Title

Mark Kippax and Sons, Browhead Mill

Place

Burnley

Personal names

Mark Kippax

General notes

Browhead Mill, also known as Clock Tower Mill, was a cotton spinning mill in Burnley that was significantly extended in the mid-19th century, culminating in the addition of its iconic clock tower in 1863. It was a key part of the "Weavers' Triangle" area, and though it suffered a devastating fire in 1987 and was later demolished.

This leaflet celebrates Mark Kippax and sons 100 years of cotton and rayon cloth manufacturer in 1951.

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Medium

Newspaper print

Colour

Monochrome

Year of image

Mid 20th Century

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Subjects

Place Names > Burnley

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