JUNE / JULY/ AUGUST 2008

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Quarry bank Mill & Styal Estate History

Founded in 1784 by Samuel Greg during the first phase of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, Quarry Bank Mill is one of the finest surviving cotton mills of the period. By 1820 the Mill had tripled in size and was the centre of a factory colony that nineteenth century commentators highlighted as a model of paternalistic care. Today the mill village and the surrounding land, which make up the Estate of Styal is one of the few remaining factory colonies to have survived into the twentieth century. Much of the estate stretches along the banks of the River Bollin which cuts through the red sandstone to form a valley. Built originally to spin and later weave cotton, the addition of a weir and races to the river provided the water power system to operate the Mill situated on its banks and today it is the only working water and steam powered cotton mill in the country.

The Apprentice House, built to house the pauper children who worked in the Mill, has been restored to what it would have been like when it was home to up to a hundred children in the 1830s.

The Secret Garden, opening to visitors for the first time in 2008, was the Greg family’s picturesque valley adjoining the Mill.

The Mill, Apprentice House and Estate together represent a unique opportunity to not only understand the development of the cotton industry and the factory system, but also the ‘Industrial Revolution’ and how the past is related to our lives today.

Wilmslow Show Sunday, 6th July 2008 Venue at Wilmslow High School !1.00am to 4.30pm The Wilmslow Show is the largest annual event held in Wilmslow and this year will be the 97th Show. Events for all the family includes: Horicultural Show, Classic Cars, Fun Dog Show, Pony Club Display, Falconry, Bandstand, Craft Marquee, Children's Fun Fair, 30ft Ferris Wheel, Surf Simulator, Bungee Running. There will be Refreshments and a Licensed Bar. Show Secretary: Elizabeth Myers Telephone: 01625 251126 Whats On Events Tatton Park Wed 23rd July - Sunday 27th July RHS Flower Show 2008 . A day at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park is a ‘must’ in all gardening calendars where you can let the whole family discover the pleasure of plants and gardens. Tickets: RHS members PublicWed 23rd £24 NA Thur 24th - Sun 27th £18 £19 Tickets on the Day £23 £23 OPEN: Thu 24th – Sun 27th July 2008, 10am – 6.30pm (closes 5pm on Sunday) Wed 23rd, RHS and NT members’ only Preview Day. For further information visit the RHS website Note: discount not valid for Preview Day tickets or with any other offers. Last date for purchase of tickets is Tuesday 22nd July.