Mossley Memories - The Mill that became a Civic Centre

Mossley Memories - The Mill that became a Civic Centre

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Location

Newtownabbey

Year

1996

Date

Length

11min 56sec

Audio

sound

Format

colour

Source

Courtesy

Mrs Lindy Reid

Rights Holder

Mrs Lindy Reid

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Description

Film made by Archie Reid, on the History of Mossley Mill. The flax mill had been in use since the 19th Century until its closure in 1995. Footage shows machinery being removed from the mill. Lizzie, Teeny and Nellie who used to work in the mill recount their memories. Building was restored for use as a civic centre by the Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Notes

Mossley Mill was originally a flax mill, which started operation in 1834. It was bought by the Campbell family in 1859. The former mill was bought by the Newtownabbey Borough Council in 1996. It now houses a civic centre, council offices and a theatre.

Archie Reid was a History teacher and prolific film maker, you can find several of his gems on the Britain on Film map. This material is courtesy of Elizabeth Reid.  

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