Worsley Mill
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Designed by William Waddington, it dates from around 1896 when it opened as the Canal Flour Mills operated by Sutcliffe and Sons. In common with other buildings in the area it declined when Castlefield itself fell into disuse, although it managed to escape from the massive
deterioration that affected so many once fine structures around the canal basin. In fact, in a survey of property in its area, the former Central Manchester Development Corporation described Worsley Mill as large, well-preserved and very distinctive. The roof comprises a number of gabled ridges of different sizes and features a prominent campanile style chimney and sprinkler tower. A canal basin enters a large shipping hole in the north side. Loading/unloading facilities for canal boats are still intact. Internally the building has timber floors supported by steel beams and cast-iron columns.
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