The Nob End area of the Irwell Gorge is important for many reasons not just the remains of an early paper-mill, but a bleach works, a spectacular canal breach, canal aqueduct and workshops. To see the images of the canal breach click http://heritagephotoarchive.co.uk/p170170475 and the canal at Nob End at http://heritagephotoarchive.co.uk/p42148556 There is a detailed photo survey and other information about the Lever Bank Bleachworks in the Textile Photo Gallery.
