The Georgian Group is deeply shocked and appalled by the news that Medlock Mill in Manchester (likely the city’s earliest surviving textile mill) suffered a catastrophic fire overnight.
Thankfully we understand nobody was hurt in the fire. We are working to establish the extent and impact of the damage sustained and the next steps for the building.
The Group has been engaged with Medlock Mill for the last 12 months, leading efforts to protect this important but vulnerable building by getting it listed. Following a setback in January in which the Secretary of State went against Historic England’s recommendation to list the historic core of the building at Grade II, we submitted a Listing Review Request to DCMS in February. We were anxiously awaiting the outcome of the review.