Mytholm Mill Chimney to go - update
3 October 2024
Saying Goodbye To My Oldest Friend, a YouTube video from the Wandering Turnip, lamenting the imminent demolition of the Mytholm Mill Chimney.
Mytholm Mill Chimney to go
Saturday 28 September 2024
At the end of this week, a notification appeared at the junction of Saville Road and Bank Terrace, marking the impending demolition of a beloved piece of Hebden Bridge's industrial heritage, the Mytholm Works Chimney. Also known locally as the Browns Site chimney, it once served the Mytholm Works mill and has stood over the town for more than two centuries.
While the owners, Setbray, initially scheduled the demolition for September 30th, a one-week reprieve has been granted, pushing the date back to Monday, October 7th.
The mill, built in 1789 by James King of Mytholm Hall, is a mark of the town's character and identity. The chimney was added in 1871 and its removal not only erases a physical connection to the town's industrial past but strips away a piece of the landscape that many hold dear.
For years, the chimney has been held in deep affection by local residents, both current and former, who have fought tirelessly to save it. Despite their efforts, their fight to preserve the chimney has not prevailed.
With thanks to Matthew Fawcett for this news
See also
HebWeb Discussion: Demolition of old mill tower in Mytholm 28 Sept 2024
Previously, on the HebWeb
Mytholm Steeps Mill Chimney Demolition - discussion, October 2019
Mytholm Chimney: Statement from Town Council - October 2019
Listing the Hebden Mill Chimneys - Discussion, April 2018