Stockport was a major centre of textile manufacture, particularly cotton spinning and hat making from the Industrial Revolution until the 20th century.

[6] It was converted into industrial units for multiple businesses, including furniture stores, wood workshops and gyms, but by the 2010s almost half of the giant mill had become unused through lack of demand or because of deteriorating condition.

[7] The following year, Majdiah Residence, a company based in Saudi Arabia, bought the mill and began work on the approved conversion and renovation scheme, which includes 213 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as 24,000 sq ft (2,200 m2) of leisure and commercial space; a further 2,000 sq ft (190 m2) is allocated for restaurant use.

The local authority appealed to the building's insurer, along with the freeholder and management company to expedite remedial works required and communicate with residents in relation to provision of temporary accommodation.

The top floor has paired windows with round arched heads and column mullions, with a stone parapet and brick arcaded bracket cornice above.