Built for the trading of locally made, hand-woven “pieces” of woollen cloth, its original purpose disappeared with the coming of industrialisation. By 1815, the building was being used as venue for political meetings and public spectaculars – including novelties such as balloon flights and tightrope walking. The Victorian era saw it becoming home to a thriving fruit and vegetable market, used as a horse fair, and as a venue for enormous community “sings” with over 30,000 people attending.
SE0925 : Dean Clough, "D Mill" Dean Clough is indeed a wondrous complex. The best view of all is from the North Bridge Flyover. This is barred to pedestrians so don't blame me if your master shot gets you arrested. A half way decent walk round this complex to get pictures is a couple of hours and probably a couple of miles too.