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Albion Mills

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Albion Mills

Corn mill built by Matthew Boulton, James Watt and John Rennie. Rennie moved from Scotland to London when invited to work on the construction of these Mills. Burnt down in 1791 and have an image. More information, especially about the fire, at .

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Albion Mills

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Rennie Garden, Albion Mills

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