Little Story of Quarry Bank Mill

1758

Samuel Greg was born into a family of 15.

Robert Hyde, Samuel Greg's uncle had no children therefore adopted Samuel.

Samuel married a lady called Hannah Lightbody.

Samuel Greg entered the business of his uncle.

Samuel became partner; then 2 years later, his uncle Robert Hyde died, leaving him as the sole owner of the business.

1783-84           

Samuel Greg built a mill near a fast-flowing stream.

Samuel extended the mill greatly...

He installed a steam engine to provide enough power to run the spinning machines when power was low.

...and then extended the mill even more.

By 1822, cotton was selling so well that Samuel Greg built new sheds for packing and sorting. He also built a special new warehouse for all the new cotton that was arriving.

Samuel's son, Robert built a very grand mansion at Norcliffe Hall.

Robert Greg adapted the mill buildings to house looms for weaving. The mill was now used for spinning and weaving.

Boulton and Watt 20hp beam engine.

A new 'scutching' building was built. Here the cotton waste was sucked out of the machinery through flues. Iron was used for the equipment and a new iron floor and iron balcony was made as a precaution against fire.

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