The Steam Mill, Chester
The Steam Mill is a Grade II listed building located on Steam Mill Street in Chester, Cheshire, England.[1] The mill was originally built in 1786,[2] during the Georgian era.
Location
[edit]Sitting on the banks of the Shropshire Union Canal, Steam Mill lies within close proximity to both Chester Railway Station and Chester town centre.
Steam Mill is located approximately a seven-minute walk from Chester Railway Station, and around 10 minutes from Chester town centre.
Architecture and fittings
[edit]While the building has been refurbished by James Brotherhood and Associates architects, it retains many of its original features, including exposed brickwork and wooden beams.
Steam Mill has a large, five-story atrium, shower and changing facilities, secure bike storage, lift access, on-site car parking, and private meeting rooms.[3]
History
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Steam Mill was one of the first canal-side steam-powered mills,[4] and was built on disused meadowland[5] in 1786 for Chester Corn and Flour Merchants: Samuel Walker, George Walker, and Hugh Ley.[2]
In 1819, the mill was sold to Frost & Sons, who are responsible for building the present structure that remains today.[2] Frost & Sons had formerly owned the Dee Mills, which they acquired shortly after moving to Chester in 1818.[5] Unfortunately, Dee Mills were ruined by a fire in 1819, which is thought to be the reason behind the move to Steam Mill[5] In 1827, Frost & Sons replaced the original steam engine.[2]
The ownership of the mill was handed to seed merchant David Miln in 1938.[5] The building remained in use as a mill until 1986.[6]
Today, Steam Mill is owned by Threadneedle Pensions Ltd, and managed by joint agents Legat Owen and Mason Owen,[3] and serves as a hub for several offices and businesses, including thimbl. [7]
References
[edit]- ^ Historic England. "Former Steam Flour Mill at SJ 4127 6662 (1375938)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Steam Mill, Chester – The Mills Archive".
- ^ a b "The Steam Mill".
- ^ "Former Steam Flour Mill, Chester, Cheshire | Educational Images | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk.
- ^ a b c d https://web.archive.org/web/20211127103535/http://chester.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Industrial%20Revolution
- ^ "The Steam Mill, Chester | thimbl". www.thimbl.com.
- ^ "Credit Card to Help Build Credit | thimbl". www.thimbl.com.