Lister Mills

Lister Mills (otherwise known as Manningham Mills) was the largest silk factory in the world. It is located in the Manningham district of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England and was built by Samuel Cunliffe Lister to replace the original Manningham Mills which had been destroyed by fire in 1871. The mill is a Grade II* listed building, built in the Italianate style of Victorian architecture.

Lister Mills
Lister Mills in March 2010
TypeSilk mill
LocationManningham
Coordinates53°48′33″N 1°46′45″W
OS grid referenceSE 14692 34722
AreaBradford
Built1873
ArchitectAndrews and Pepper
Architectural style(s)Italianate
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameManningham Mills
Designated
  • 14 June 1963
  • 9 August 1983
Reference no.1314426
Location of Lister Mills in West Yorkshire
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