Building Name

Alterations: Kingston Mill Stockport

Date
1883
District/Town
Stockport
County/Country
GMCA, England
Work
New Build
Contractor
S Robinson Hyde

Five men killed when part of the building collapsed. Works included the replacement of the existing walls in the engine house with iron columns and beams. When the accident happened work on the sixth floor was approaching completion.

Reference    Manchester Guardian 29 March 1883 page 3 –inquest into mill accident
Reference    Manchester Guardian 6 April 1883 page 7
Reference    Manchester Guardian 20 April 1883 page 6 – Inquest verdict