“On the 6th of March 1865, a very melancholy accident befell a lad named John Foden, about 13 years of age. While engaged sweeping under a Mule his head was caught between the Roller Bean and the carriage as the latter was putting up – and completely smashed, death being instantaneous” – Quarry Bank Mill Memoranda 1865

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National Trust Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, UK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Moving Spinning Mule

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