Armley Mills Ghost Hunts
- Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills, Canal Rd, Leeds LS12 2QF
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Armley Mills is located in Leeds, Yorkshire; the earliest record of Armley Mills dates from the middle of the sixteenth century when local clothier Richard Booth leased ‘Armley Millnes’ from Henry Saville. A document of 1707 describes them as fulling mills. In 1788, the mills were expanded and were equipped with five waterwheels driving eighteen fulling stocks. Fulling was a necessary but dirty process where woven wool was felted. The bundles of cloth are hit repeatedly by large hammers, the fulling stocks, while soaked in water, urine and a clay known as Fuller’s earth. The urine, a source of ammonia, was collected from neighbouring houses, which specially saved it for this purpose.
In 1788, the mills were expanded into the world’s largest woollen mill. In 1804/1805, the mills were sold but burned down. The early mills were fire hazards, the fibres in the air igniting and setting fire to the flammable structure. Gott rebuilt the mill using fireproof principles: the mill structure survives, and it is this structure that has achieved a grade II* listing.
By 1907, part of the mill had been let out to tenants. The woollen clothing manufacturers Bentley and Tempest took over the mill. The mill closed its doors in 1971, a victim of changing technology, a loss of market, and the prevailing economic conditions. It was sold to Leeds City Council, which re-opened it as a museum of industry in 1982.
Many who worked here were subject to very harsh living and working conditions, and some lost their lives.
This may explain why Armley Mills is rife with unexplained events and is well known for being extremely haunted. Many visitors have experienced many spooky happenings at this location; some have reported seeing full apparitions that, upon investigating, have vanished. There are reports of dark shadows moving around many areas of the building, including disembodied voices along with the sounds of heavy footsteps.
Many report smelling burning in the parts of the building, including the smell of old tobacco smoke. What will you discover on your haunted adventure at this truly haunted building, to which we give you exclusive access until the early hours?
- Work in smaller and more personal groups
- Take part in a variety of activities such as Seances and more
- Access to ghost hunting equipment such as K-II, trigger objects, ghost meters, EDI’s etc.
- Opportunities to conduct lone vigils for those feeling brave
- A friendly and experienced team of investigators offering help and advice throughout the night
- Qualified first aider present
- Tea, coffee, cordial and biscuits included in the cost
Tea, coffee, juices and light snacks provided during this event at the scheduled break times, to help the environment we ask you bring your own travel mugs for your drinks.
Parking is available at this location. The car park is located at the top of the museum, this is the main car park. Please do not park in front of the museum due to a weak bridge and the lack of a turning circle.
Arrival is 15 minutes before the event start time; early admittance is not permitted.
Further information will be sent to all attendees via email 5 Days before the event.
All payment are due at the time of booking your places, all prices are set per person all payments are non-refundable please see terms and conditions. If a deposit option is available when booking you agree to paying the balance 4 week before the event date.
Not suitable for pregnant ladies
Not suitable for those with walking difficulties or wheel chair users
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