A bleach works was once situated along the river in Tigers Clough which operated at the start of the industrial revolution and was notable as an early adopter of the Calendar machine.
Various stone structures remain today, mostly hidden in the trees and undergrowth. One easy to spot feature is the breached dam which held back the water reservoir used by the works.
Knollshaw is an interesting area both for its geological and natural features, wildlife and waterfalls but also for its reference in historic documents.
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.
