Mellor Mill Heritage Day [Sunday 7 September 2014]

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  I've made the album public now so everyone can see it - sorry!

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Looks like a good day was had by all who visited the Mellor Mill Heritage Day on Sunday.

Here's an album of photos provided by Arthur Procter:

http://visitmarple.co.uk/photos/thumbnails.php?album=150

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MELLOR MILL HERITAGE DAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 2014 11.00 am to 5.00pm

Facts and Fun at the Roman Lakes with Mellor Archaeological Trust and Friends of Our Valley.

AT THE MILL SITE

See the latest excavations: tours of the three areas of Samuel Oldknow's industrial and domestic complex.

Times can be pre-booked on www.matrust.org.uk/diary-dates/146-mellor-mill-heritage-day.html

AT THE ROMAN LAKES LEISURE PARK

Refreshments
RLLP's famous refreshments.
Beer tent, Wood Fired Pizza from Woodstock Pizza.

Talks
Life and Times of Samuel Oldknow.
The Mill's Machinery: fascinating finds and facts.
The Valley: 1400 to 1800.

Theatre
Costume theatre performance by History Bound Theatre Company.

Videos
Cavers in the tunnels. Opening of Wellington wheelpit.

View
Pop up Museum showcasing the history of the Mill and the Valley.
Tom Oldham's Model of Mellor Mill complex.
Ecology of the Valley Display.
Recent archaeological finds from Mellor Mill and photos.

Entertainment
Tombola, Splat the Rat, Face painting, Pot-washing. Willow weaving. Wood Turner,Donkey rides, Metal Detecting, Coconut Shy, Honey Bee Display, Music and more.

Sales
Own a bit of Mellor Mill: buy a brick or nail. Engravings of Mellor Mill picture.
Local Produce: Plants, Jams, Eggs, Honey & bees wax candles & more.

ENTRY BY PROGRAMME ; £2-00 on sale at Roman Lakes and on the day.

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