This list of mills in Bolton, lists textile factories that have existed in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.
From the Industrial Revolution until the 20th century, Bolton was a major centre of textile manufacture, particularly cotton spinning. During this period, Bolton was dominated by large rectangular brick-built factories, many of which still remain today as warehouses or converted for residential or retail use. In 2009 there were 108 mills that had been identified.
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