List of mills in Stockport (original) (raw)
This list of mills in Stockport, lists textile factories that have existed in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. From the Industrial Revolution until the 20th century, Stockport was a major centre of textile manufacture, particularly cotton spinning and hat making. During this period, the valleys of the River Mersey, River Tame and their tributaries were dominated by large rectangular brick-built factories, many of which still remain today as warehouses or converted for residential or retail use.