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Clock on top of Eagley Mills, which is closing. Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester
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Clock on top of Eagley Mills, which is closing. Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester
Clock on top of Eagley Mills, which is closing. Eagley, near Bolton, Greater Manchester. Eagley Mills is owned by J P Coats Ltd. and is due to close in June 1972. 600 people will lose their jobs in the closure. 23rd January 1972
Eastwood
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Eagley
Greater Manchester
England
DM 72 800
Media ID 21790557
© Mirrorpix
Bolton Closing Closure Eagley Eagley Mills Employment Greater Manchester Unemployment 1972 Cotton Mills
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This poignant print captures the clock on top of Eagley Mills, a symbol of time running out for this historic cotton mill. Located in Eagley, near Bolton in Greater Manchester, Eagley Mills has been an integral part of the community for decades. However, its closure is imminent as J P Coats Ltd. , the owners, have made the difficult decision to shut down operations by June 1972. The significance of this image lies not only in the striking architecture but also in the human impact it represents. As we gaze upon this photograph taken on January 23rd, 1972, we are reminded that over 600 hardworking individuals will soon face unemployment due to this closure. The end of an era looms large over these workers who have dedicated their lives to sustaining this industry. In capturing this moment frozen in time, Eastwood's lens invites us to reflect upon the broader implications of industrial decline and economic hardship faced by communities like Eagley during the 1970s. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that behind every shuttered factory door lies countless stories of livelihoods lost and dreams shattered. As we contemplate this image from Memory Lane Prints, let us remember those whose lives were forever changed by such closures and honor their resilience amidst adversity.
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