Stream Power - The Waters That Made Wellington

The textile history or Wellington, Somerset, is an astonishing one.
To those who are not familiar with the derelict Tonedale Mill and Tone Mill & Dye Works it is also not obvious what the various abandoned watercourses, and the streams that remain around the north-west of the town, played in the history of Wellington, going back to the 18th century.
The story that this film tells is a surprising one.
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[@chrismarrow9973]

Sad that Richard has now left us. He was one of nature’s gentlemen. Always had time to greet you and have a chat.

[@allsorts31382]

Thank you for posting this. I've recently been to a tour of the old mills, and was very interested to find out more about the water ways.

[@kirstymcbeath9388]

Great to hear about the history alongside such lovely footage of Wellington's green spaces

[@reflexeyephotographyfilmae9343]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@julianjames172]

All gone now and in disrepair 😢