Interior of Alders Paper Mill, Lichfield Road, Tamworth

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Date:1920 - 1959 (c.)

Description:Alders Paper Mill was founded by Quakers and was in production for about 200 years under various names. The Mill was demolished in about 2000 and housing built on the site.

Pictured are steam operated ' calendering ' rollers for paper making.

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Interior of Alders Paper Mill, Lichfield Road, Tamworth

Alders Paper Mill was founded by Quakers and was in production for about 200 years under various names. ...

Bag room number 1

Fourdrinier Machine

Fourdrinier Machine showing wire frame, presses and cylinders at Alders Paper Mill. The Fourdrinier ...

Bag department of Alders Paper Mill

Interior of Alders Paper Mill showing the bag department and mill employees. This photograph was probably ...

Number 2 paper making machine

Number 2 paper making machine showing the calendering rollers and drying section, which was used up ...

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