Opened as Elm mill in 1890 but the name was later changed to Newby.
The mill is currently part of Littlewoods' Shaw National Distribution Centre who have adapted it for warehousing and bulk storage for their catalogue distribution operations. It's linked by a new building to Lily mill and by a bridge to a newer building that occupies the site of Rutland mill. Signs of its cotton heritage can still be seen including its engine house with original crane system which is still largely intact.
Although named 'Shaw 3' by the company its official mill name 'Newby' is still affectionately used by workers at the site. 'Elm' is never used and most people, both workers and local residents, would be unaware of this original name.
The mill is currently part of Littlewoods' Shaw National Distribution Centre who have adapted it for warehousing and bulk storage for their catalogue distribution operations. It's linked by a new building to Lily mill and by a bridge to a newer building that occupies the site of Rutland mill. Signs of its cotton heritage can still be seen including its engine house with original crane system which is still largely intact.
Although named 'Shaw 3' by the company its official mill name 'Newby' is still affectionately used by workers at the site. 'Elm' is never used and most people, both workers and local residents, would be unaware of this original name.
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