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Belper East Mill, Derbyshire, England The mill chimney at Belper East Mill predates the mill itself and was constructed in 1854. It was demolished in 1990, after consolidation works failed to stabilise the structure. 'The Belper East Mill completely overshadows the North Mill. It is a fortress-like, seven-storey building with four corner turrets, Italianate tower and rows of windows, it was constructed by the English Sewing Cotton Company in 1912 in the distinctive Accrington red-brick, which had by this time become the preferred building material for textile mills - whether built in Lancashire or elsewhere. It is built around a steel frame, which by 1912 had long been entirely free standing; unlike William Strutt's structures, which relied on the walls of the building to support them. Nevertheless, its debt to the earlier innovations of Strutt and Bage is palpable.' As the largest, most prominent historic structure on the Belper Mills site, the appointed architects have proposed enhancing the original features of the iconic building whilst creating a state of the art over 50’s residential scheme within it. The overall vision for the East Mill is to create a modern, luxurious location for primary living accommodation complemented by cafes, restaurants and a gym.
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Location: Belper, Derbyshire, Peak District, England, UK
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