Lister's Mill chimney was so wide that a horse and cart could be driven round the edge. The mill supplied velvet curtains and drapes to the White House In Washington DC at one time. It was also responsible for dyeing and supplying the coronation velvet. It had outpost in various other towns and cities, including Paris, France. Lister's also had a separate silk mill. it is also known as Manningham Mills and part of the mill is now an apartment building It ceased to operate as a mill quite some time ago and is part of Bradford's Victorian past.
