Lombe's Mill
Lombe's Mill was the first successful silk throwing mill in Britain. It was built on an island on the River Derwent in Derby. It was built after John Lombe visited Piedmont in 1717 and returned to England with details of the Italian silk throwing machines – the filatoio and the torcitoio – and some Italian craftsmen. The architect was George Sorocold. At its height, the mill employed some 300 people.
Lombe's Mill, viewed across the River Derwent, 18th century. | |
Location within Derbyshire | |
| Silk | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | Italian Works |
| Structural system | brick |
| Owner | John Lombe |
| Coordinates | 52.9256°N 1.4755°W |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1721 |
| Employees | 300 |
| Height | 17m |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Other dimensions | 33.5m x 12m |
| Water Power | |
| Diameter / width of water wheel | 7m / |
| Other Equipment |
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