Blockley silk mills

[tinav40]

I have tried to find a book or even a website that may have some information about my ancestors but with no luck.
I know that Westmacott Mill is now called Blockley Court, and I think converted into flats, but that's it. Westmacott Mill was the largest silk mill in Blockley so I would assume that I could find something but no luck.
I've been to Blockley and couldn't find the mill although plenty of ancestors in the church yard.
Can someone tell me if there is a book out there about the silk mills.
Thank You

[Keziahemm]

There was a talk on the Blockley Silk Mills on 17th February (too late, what a shame!), organised by Gloucestershire Society for Industrial Archaeology, would be worth contacting the person mentioned in the programme, the President of the Blockley Heritage Society.

http://www.gsia.org.uk/glect.htm

http://www.blockley-heritage-soc.co.uk/contact.html

Susan

[tinav40]

Thanks for the information Susan.
Shame I missed the talk but at least there is someone out there who may be able to help me.
I will contact them today.
Cheers
Tina 

[panthers1]

What would you like to know? Yes there is a book on the Silk Mills - "Blockley and the Silk Trade" through the Blockley Heritage Society at www.blockley-heritage-soc.co.uk I run the Blockley parish Council web site from West Coast of Canada and a researcher's web site for the general area at www.allthecotswolds.com where you will find my email address to find out more about your family history there, I have the records. Westmacott's > Blockley Court, my sister was born in there and my grandparents lived next door (in Blockley Court) - to see the building go to the council web site and you will see a photo I took of Blockley Court/Westmacott's - large stone buildings with spiraling staircases on outside  www.blockley.org.uk

[tinav40]

Hello
Thanks for taking time out to post a reply.

I'm basically trying to gain as much information as possible about the Westmacotts ( my name sake)
My 4x great grandfather was one of Martin Westmacotts brothers but moved from Blockley to Willersey in the early 1800s.
I have been researching for many years but wanted to put some stories to my research.
I am very interested in the history of Blockley as it seems to have been my ancestral home for many years. Although I believe their grandfather was from Aston Magna.
I am also intrigued by the fact that Martin became very prosperous,I do have his will but can hardly read it, yet my side of the family went on to become ag labs. 
Was Martin a self made man or were my side just not very good with money?
I thought if I could go back to the begining I could paint a better picture of my families life in Blockley.
It's a beautifull village and I can't beleive that I could miss a great big silk mill.
Thanks again

Added.... Forgot to say that as Martin was a prominent figure in the village at the time I was hoping there may be a portrait of him or his sons somewhere. Just to get an idea of what my ancestors would have been like.

[panthers1]

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[pimpernel]

I realise this is an old thread, but thought I'd add - Blockley Silk Mill was on the market earlier this year, there's a news report in the Birmingham Post with location photos here: http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/lifestyle/house-homes/home-day-1495000-old-silk-7433416