Star Mill, (Cobden Mill), Square Street, Ramsbottom

A mid to Late 19th century cotton mill at the corner of Kay Brow and Square Street originally named Cobden Mill as shown by a carved name stone at this corner. This name appears on OS maps into the twentieth century.  About 1891 the Star Mill Company took occupation and re-named it “Star Mill.”  By 1892 the Ramsbottom Industrial & Provident Society Limited had acquired an interest in the property. In 1910 Star Mill Co Ltd occupiers and Ramsbottom Co-op Society owners of Weaving Shed on Square Street [Valuation List PUB 8/164 TLE Bury Archives]. By the outbreak of World War II the name had reverted to Cobden Mill. Converted to residential in 2025.

TO CONTRACTORS - Tenders are requested for the various Works (in one contract) required in the Erection and Completion of certain additions to Star Mill, Square-street, Ramsbottom, Plans and Specifications may be seen at mv Office from 10 to 5 o'clock from Tuesday, Nov. 17th. to Friday, Nov. 20th. Tenders to be sent to the Office of the Ramsbottom Industrial and Provident Society, Ltd. (under cover) not later than 6-30 p.m. of Friday, the 20th inst. The lowest' or any other Tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN GARNETT, 2a, Silver-st., Ramsbottom 12 November 1891. [Ramsbottom Observer - Friday 13 November 1891 page 1]

Reference      Ramsbottom Observer - Friday 13 November 1891 page 1