Osmaston Sawmill built on the Osmaston Manor estate C1845 to provide wood for the estate. It was working until the 1980s, the hall having been demolished in 1938.
A few years ago the roof was replaced so the building is sound, but its future still seems uncertain. Functional and picturesque - not a common combination but occasionally the Victorians managed it.
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Yes, there was a Victorian water-tower where I grew up which I have always thought was a very handsome building. Basically just a big platform for a municipal header-tank so the water gushes out of the bath-taps more convincingly.
Very nice!
There's a big place near here, which had its own power station when it was built in the 19th century.
The 'works' have gone, but the chimney is a delight, and is even listed!
Being a fanatic for beautiful brickwork helps of course...
Luvverly.
Sam - not far from here there is a Victorian water tower which has been converted into a house. Very attractive it is too.
Scrobs - I like to see beautiful brickwork too. Why don't we see it today I wonder.
James - it is. Probably expensive at the time but it ran for over a century.
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