For seven years now, a huge, unique and remarkable feat of engineering has lain tragically dormant at Wigan Pier.

Built in 1894, Queen Street Mill played a crucial role in Lancashire's cotton industry, which was a major driver of Britain's industrialisation. When it was at its peak around a century ago, the mill ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This is a model of a steam engine ...