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ANGER as Helmshore Mills put into mothballs (‘ Woe as Mills museum shuts,’ September 30)

Tony Mccarthy: This is such a shame. Lots of money is ploughed into unnecessary things in Rossendale such as new bus stations. There is no heritage left and not much money is spent on Haslingden. Clare Clements: This is very sad news, a real sacrilege. I loved the museum as a child and my own young children have enjoyed visiting. In other countries we have visited a historic building of such cultural and historical national importance would be on the UNESCO world heritage list. Sandra Smith: I was raised in Haslingden and Rising Bridge and remember visiting the museum on a number of occasions as a child and young adult. I’ve lived in Australia for nearly 30 years now but still visit regularly with my family - it’s so sad to see Peter Wood: They say they can’t afford to keep this national treasure open yet at the same time can afford to borrow millions to spend on a OTT bus station. Madness. Sarah-Lucy Ward: Although I left Haslingden 20 years ago I still visit as I have family and friends here. It is awful to see the council etc make such stupid decisions. Haslingden/Helmshore seems to get nothing and it is so sad. Jozsef Labancz: Maybe due to its heritage the National Trust will buy it and market it as it should be marketed. If not then am sure it will be the next block of apartments with pool and gym. Abi Thompson: It is very sad if it closes entirely, but I believe someone could take it over and make it viable again. After all, look how brilliant The Whitaker is now... Jon Whitaker: Appalling disregard for Lancashire heritage. Here’s hoping for a good ending to this sorry saga. Ian Hardie: I was born and grew up nearby and loved to see the mill. Doreen Johnson: Very sad news used to love going round the mills when I lived in Helmshore Craig Entwistle: Why not apply for EU funding.....? Jill Wilson: Obviously our Lancashire heritage means nothing to the council. This was a brilliant tool for children studying history and the industries that made this area great once. There is no substitute for the real thing.