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Simpson's Fold Warehouse
Key Words :- textile mill
Address :- Dock Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Grid Ref :- SE 30318 33156
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.793838 , Long -1.541244
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1375350,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1803 -
Description and History of Site:-
1807 - 4 storeys 83ft X 34ft with 10 hp steam engine. Fire proof construction with iron pillars, brick arches and iron frame windows.
William Musgrave and William Gatcliffe traded as Musgrave & Co in 1803 and were advertising for a cotton carder and mule spinners.
Further Reading and References:-
Ingle G Yorkshire Cotton 1997
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Grid Ref :- SE 30318 33156
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.793838 , Long -1.541244
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1375350,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1803 -
1807 - 4 storeys 83ft X 34ft with 10 hp steam engine. Fire proof construction with iron pillars, brick arches and iron frame windows.
William Musgrave and William Gatcliffe traded as Musgrave & Co in 1803 and were advertising for a cotton carder and mule spinners.
Ingle G Yorkshire Cotton 1997
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