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"Water Mill Hook's Mill"
« on: Friday 18 July 14 06:57 BST (UK) »
Does any one have the history on Water Mill called Hook's Mill  in Bristol

It was for rent in 1843

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Re: "Water Mill Hook's Mill"
« Reply #2 on: Monday 08 September 14 14:03 BST (UK) »
I know they founded an orphanage there at some point in the 19th century, known variously at the Red Maids orphanage or Hook's Mill orphanage.  I've not been able to unearth any more information about it though :(