Dane Mills Bosley

Chris R. Pownall

Jun 2012 · Pneuma Springs Publishing

About this eBook

This book provides an industrial and social history of the people and business activities at two mills in rural Cheshire, known as ‘Dane Mills Bosley’. This is where author Chris R. Pownall served his engineering apprenticeship between 1959 and 1966. The very fond memories of that period have prompted him to write about the culture, as well as the industrial processes in operation at that time. There is a brief over-view of the history of the mills, which date back to the mid-eighteenth century. They were originally constructed by the famous industrialist Charles Roe, who engaged the services of engineer, James Brindley, to harness waterpower from the nearby River Dane and Bosley Brook. The mills have been used for different purposes, beginning with the refining of copper and brass into sheet and wire. Textile manufacturing, both silk and cotton followed on from the metallurgical processes, and more recently, the mills have been engaged in the grinding of various products and materials, ranging from corn in the beginning, to a wide range of organic fibres in the present day. Chris has focused upon the people employed at the mills during his time, listing most of their names, and recording stories about fellow workers, that have remained in his memory after all this time. The book will appeal to those interested in local history as well as followers of our industrial heritage, over a period of two and half centuries. Inevitably, in works by this author, there is humour as well as a more serious record of Chris’ apprenticeship as a fitter, plus a short period in the drawing office. Book reviews online: PublishedBestsellers website.

About the author

I am a 68-year-old mechanical engineer having had a 50-year career, culminating in the role of 'Industrial Marketing Director'. Following my retirement, I began writing non-fiction biographical works under the banner of ‘Amazing-Life-Stories’. I have been extremely fortunate in family life, with a loving wife, and two remarkable children. Humour has played an important part in my life although there has also been some sadness, which is reflected in my third book about my son Robert. My interest in writing really began as a marketing director, when I was required to produce strategic marketing plans for many countries including India, China, USA & South Africa. My ambition now is to write a novel, but before then, I have one more non-fiction book to complete. My wife and I enjoy global travel, but most of the time, I am available for interviews and promotional work.