Aerial Views of Dickinson's Mill

Croxley Mill was built in a location that had a good supply of water. Both the River Gade and the canal provided an essential element in the process of paper-making and the surrounding area allowed for the the possibility of expansion. The land was purchased from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.

As the mill prospered and more buildings were required, extra land was obtained.

This series of scans shows the progression/size of the mill over the course of the 150 years. It became the place in which to work, providing an important commodity, as well as a place of employment for local residents.

Many people were willing to travel long distances to work here, when the only mode of transport was by foot or bicycle - in all weathers.

The mill 1871 just above Common Moor

The mill c1896 following new added buildings

Aerial view of the Mill showing the names of where the buildings were located.

(© Crown Copyright) c1948 The mill site - canal to the right - the River Gade culvetted through the mill left. Common Moor top of view.

(© Crown Copyright) Pre 1930’s an example of how the mill chimney dominated the area

(© Crown Copyright) c1930 The mill – New Road towards the top centre

(© Crown Copyright) Re- building in progress, manager/foreman’s house top right

(© Crown Copyright) Pre 1930’s the Metropolitan railway can be seen cutting across the open fields of Croxley Green

(© Crown Copyright) The mill showing the extensive buildings required over the years as the mill expanded

(© Crown Copyright) This aerial of the mill shows the vast ‘settling ponds’ in the foreground showing the waste product