There was a gasworks and a school house for 24-30 scholars. Vale House Mill was the first spinning and weaving mill in Longdendale; it was built in 1775 by Samuel Oldknow. In 1864, it was owned by William Hobbs and Co.
There was a gasworks and a schoolhouse for 24-30 students. Vale House Mill, the first spinning and weaving mill in Longdendale, was built in 1775 by Samuel Oldknow. In 1864, it was owned by William Hobbs and Co.