A FORMER woollen mill in Honley, near Huddersfield, has been demolished to make way for a residential development of 29 detached, executive properties.

Thirstin Mill, at the bottom of Thirstin Lane, has been acquired by local developer Aspasia Homes which has commenced the initial ground works and is well underway on the £10.5m project.

The mill was built by local architect John Kirk in 1875, and in its prime was a significant wool producer. In recent years, the mill housed a number of local firms until it beca......for the full story register now for free or login below...