James and Henry Ferrabee, Rotary Fulling Mill at Dunkirk Mill, Nailsworth
John Dyer of Trowbridge had patented the rotary fulling mill in 1833 (Patent No. 6460) This surviving mill is made around 1852-5 by James and Henry Ferrabee at The Phoenix Ironworks, Thrupp. And can be seen by apointment at Dunkirk Mill Museum, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire.
James & Henry Ferrabee rotary fulling mill, 1852/5. Another Ferrabee fulling mill survives at St Mary's Mill, Chalford.
PublicationOriginal PhotographDateSourcePH/25-09-2025