Gidlow Mill Wigan

Gidlow Mill built 1863-65 was an integrated spinning and weaving cotton mill. Designed by the leading mill architect George Woodhouse of Bolton for John Rylands, the Italianate style brick spinning mill is only three storeys high, at a time when most of its contemporary structures were five storeys, and provides an impressive backdrop to the north end of Mesnes Park, Wigan's principle central recreation area, opened in 1878. Other buildings include two weaving sheds and engine house. Part of the mill now forms an annex to the technical college.

(source: R. McNeil and M. Nevell (2000) A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Manchester)