It was still in use producing towelling products until December 2000, the longest continuous period of cotton production in the UK . Since 1998 there have been various plans by the new owner, Chemquip Ltd ., to renovate and develop the mill.
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Until recently, one of the last examples of a working weaving shed could be seen at the East Lancashire Towel Company, but the firm, which still produces traditional Terry towelling on Lancashire looms moved to premises in Nelson, and then ceased United Kingdom production.
