Lisburn site 'has a significance historically to the council'
Lisburn councillors have urged the local authority to engage with developers to help save a "world famous" building from a "legacy of decay".
READ MORE: Moira park and ride 'call in' ridiculed like school children marking each other's homework. "I encouraged them to look at the historic nature of the site and ensure that part of it at least is restored, as that is very, very important to the people of Lisburn. Hilden Mill is one of the last remaining buildings linked to the textile industry that once flourished in Northern Ireland. Founded in 1823 by the Barbour family, the linen manufacturer employed thousands of people and exported its products all over the world.
"I think it would be beneficial for us all to try and work together and find an ultimate solution that would see something delivered for Hilden Mill.
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