Derby Pubs - Old Silk Mill

Location: On the corner of Full Street and Sowter Street, opposite the entrance to the Silk Mill - Derby's Museum of Industry and History.

Historical Information: The first records of the existence of the pub, by name are dated 1874. It is likely that the pub dates back much further to the years when Sir Thomas Lombe's historic silk mill was fully operational. The old inn was demolished in 1924, and replaced on a slightly different site by the present half timbered building.

Sign: The first silk mill was built on an island in the River Derwent but it was not a success. Later a five-storey factory powered by water from the Derwent was constructed.

Curiosities: A mural takes up the whole of one of the external walls. It was painted in 1986, depicting the Silk Trades' Lockout of 1833/4.

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