Shots of Cromford Mill in Derbyshire that was opened by Richard Arkwright in 1771 as the world's first water powered spinning mill. Due to his success Arkwright has become known as the father of the factory system. Bharat Patel interview with Christopher Charlton of the Arkwright Society who talked about how his system was copied around the world and also his use of child labour. Exterior shot of the Counting House at Cromford that was re-opened to the public today.
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