Arnold Ghost Mill

The historic mill at Arnold, built in 1792 by Robert Davison, John Davison, and John Hawksley, was a significant industrial site. This five-story structure housed workshops, a wool warehouse, a dyehouse, a granary, stables, and a large millpond, facilitating the processing of raw cotton and wool into finished goods. By 1800, the mill employed approximately 2,000 workers, including 600 framework knitters, showcasing its importance in the local economy. After death of Hawksley in 1815, the machinery was sold, and the site transitioned into Nottingham's first gas works, while the pond continues to be a feature in Arnot Hill Park today.