The brooks around Barley offered an effective source of waterpower which led to the building of several cotton factories. Two small cotton mills were built at Narrowgates and Barley Green. At its height, Barley Green Mill had 200 looms, until floods destroyed the building in 1880.
The brooks surrounding Barley provided an efficient waterpower source, which prompted the construction of multiple cotton factories. Two small cotton mills were established at Narrowgates and Barley Green. At its peak, Barley Green Mill had 200 looms until floods damaged the building in 1880.