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Penmachno Woollen Mill

For over 150 years, the woollen industry was central to village life in Penmachno.
In 1839 a fulling mill was established there on land, near the river Machno, owned by the Penrhyn Estate. Known in Welsh as a pandy, it was converted into a woollen mill in 1894 by the leaseholder, Hannah Jones and her sons.
By 1913 the family had purchased the freehold which enabled them to develop the site. In that year, the mill was rebuilt and new machinery installed. The Joneses and their staff produced woven blankets and cloth at Penmachno until 1968.

The business was sold to Craftcentre Cymru in 1974 who revitalised the traditional weaving designs of Hannah Jones & Sons. Craftcentre Cymru was sold in 1992 with the mill finally closing in 1997.

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Young Worker, Penmachno Wollen Mills, 1952

Young Worker, Penmachno Wollen Mills, 1952
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Penmachno Woollen Mill, 1966

Penmachno Woollen Mill, 1966
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Penmachno Wollen Mill Staff, 1938

Penmachno Wollen Mill Staff, 1938
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Penmachno Wollen Mill Owner with Employee

Penmachno Wollen Mill Owner with Employee
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Mill Shop, Penmachno, 1964

Mill Shop, Penmachno, 1964
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Anna Roose Penmachno Woven Cloth Dress, 1970s

Anna Roose Penmachno Woven Cloth Dress, 1970s
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