The Block Mills is the world's first complete steam powered factory with block-making machinery invented by Brunel's Father, Marc Brunel. The sturture is in a poor state of repair having been neglected by its owners for many decades. The Block Mills appears at the top of English Heritage's Buildings at Risk register. Here are some photographs.

Read about Block Mills (from the Summer 2005 newsletter)

English Heritage Buildings at Risk register


Exterior view of the Block Mills


Steam powered Block cutting machinery by Marc Brunel, Maudeslay, Goodrich and other engineers


Women working in Block Mills WW1


Block Mils - interior view