The Sidebottoms, Platts, Thornleys & Turners were big players in the industrial history of Hadfield and the surrounding area. From Station Mill, to Valehouse Mill to Waterside; Kate Raine from the Glossop Heritage Trust digs into what we know about the who, what and where of the cotton mills of yesteryear.

Read more of Kate’s research here: https://glossopheritage.co.uk/ghtarchive/lostmills/ 

Since recording the episode, I have discovered more information about the tragedy of the Bridge Mill fire in 1899. Visit our digital map to see and read more: LongdendaleTales.co.uk 

This pilot was supported by Glossop Creates as part of their Pairings programme, matched with Matt Ross at the Peak District National Park’s Longdendale Environmental Centre in Tintwistle.

Special thanks to Holly Close (assistant producer), Harry Heart (series theme music ‘Begging’), Owain Paciuszko (videos and visuals), Lauren Riley (logos and artwork) and Kate Raine (Glossop Heritage Trust research library).