From the first Mill that was built on the site in 1824 until its closure, the former cotton spinning mill and latterly underwear factory was the hub of the Glossop community with a large number of residents employed there.

The re-development of the Mill into luxury apartments and plans for the creation of an exciting new dimension to the town centre, with retail and leisure units in the grounds, has now put the building firmly back on the map and re-instated its importance in the town.

As the opening of the penthouse show-apartment draws closer and the development nears completion, the developers believe this is an appropriate opportunity to pay tribute to the legacy of the Mill and the history of its workers.

"As a lifelong Glossop resident, I know how important the Mill was and still is to the town and we have made a conscious effort to involve local companies throughout its redevelopment and to restore Glossop residents' pride in this local landmark." comments Traci Lomas, director of B&R Developments.

"Three generations of my family worked at the Mill and its canteen was actually where my mother and father first met in 1956.

"In fact finding a picture of them together in the Braid Room, now the development's show apartment, encouraged me to launch this appeal to find other snapshots of the building's history to display.

"When the Mill closed, 475 people not only lost their jobs but also the heart of their community and by exhibiting these pictures, I want to give local residents the chance to be involved in the building again."

Those residents who have pictures of the Mill or of Glossop's past that they would like to contribute to this display of local heritage should bring them along or send them to Lomas & Co. 12 Market Street, Glossop, SK 13 8AR to be copied. Pictures will be displayed within the communal and public areas of the Mill.