Site of Paper Mill (1757), Hutton Bridge
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On this site a paper mill was erected in 1757. During the 1850's it was converted to produce linen from flax grown locally. The cloth was used for sail making. The production of sail cloth declined with the advent of steam propulsion for ships. The mill was closed in 1908 and, after being used for public meetings, was demolished in 1937 to make way for road widening.
Uploaded by Antony Cairns on 16 July 2011
