Bardon
Mill
The
village was named after the woollen mill beside the Chineley
Burn. In 1878, the old mill became the pottery of Errington
Reay & Co. Ltd., which once made sanitary ware and drainage
pipes.
The factory now makes a wide range of the finest salt-glazed
stoneware, including garden pots, storage jars, chimney pots
and ornaments.
Within the same area, In 1940, Bardon Mill colliery opened
in the field to the right of the mill. It closed in 1973 with
the loss of 240 jobs. Also the narrow footbridge across the
River South Tyne is 104 yards long and dates from 1883, when
it was built by local subscription at a cost of £553
14s. 6d.
The tales
of the mill are true stories told by the people who have worked
their over the years and witnessed the funny goings on.
These
true stories have been transcribed and illustrated to give
you and idea of some of the things going on at the Mill. |
