Stanley Mills are testament to the ingenuity needed to harness water power from the River Tay.The locality was transformed when, in 1787, the Bell Mill at Stanley was completed to the design of Richard Awkright, inventor of water-powered cotton spinning and pioneer of the factory production system. It has international importance as one of the most complete surviving examples from this era. This report brings together historical research and the results of the archaeological and building recording survey.
By Michael Cressey and Ron Fitzgerald
210mm x 297mm
