From the Industrial Revolution until the 20th century, Bolton was a major centre of textile manufacture, particularly cotton spinning.
During this period, Bolton was dominated by large rectangular brick-built factories, many of which still remain today as warehouses or converted for residential or retail use.
In 1929 there were 247 cotton mills in the borough and in 2009 a study revealed that 108 had survived in some form.
The great majority of the premises listed represent spinning mills, the remainder weaving sheds.
1925 Ormrod and Hardcastle Co Ltd + Woodeaves Co Ltd1960s Closed as Cotton Mill1990s Demolished 1893-Shown as Victoria Mill on 1893 map1930s Shown as Bridgeman St Goods Warehouse on 1930s map