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The Timeline

-1905-1985

-2022
The Fire

-2023
The Cannabis Farm

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For this stage i have used my past photoshoots and darkroom work alongside found imagary and research. All information gathered relates and interests the focal location of my 'Urban Decay' Project as a whole, and the many events and changes the location as undergone.

Found Imagery/history

 (images below taken in 1985)

Pioneer Mill was built in 1905 at the northern end of Milltown Street and on this bend in the River Irwell. It was one of the largest mills in Radcliffe. It ceased weaving in July 1980 (the last mill in the town to use cotton).

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(2 days after i took my photoshoot at the Mill)

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(images taken by Bury Police)

developments

1985 vs 2023

the fire

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the farm

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