tardy gate mill c. 1920 industrial mills lostock hall spinning company closed replaced housing estate. tardy gate mill on coote lane built in 1908 tardy gate manufacturing company bought out , expanded thomas moss & sons in 1920 , produced calico , linen until demise in late 1970s. mill owned local cricket pitch , sponsored cricket team. there ladies hockey team many years made of workers weaving sheds , offices. mill , moderately large railway repair depot gone, inhabitants commuting work, in preston. tardy gate mill bought mr & mrs todd, , houses todds motorhomes & camping accessory shop, snooker hall, printing business, car repair garage, , many other small businesses. modern day industries lostock hall in modern era developing itself, many small businesses, shops, public houses, take-away facilities, , restaurants, providing variety of goods, amenities, , meeting places, locals , travellers alike. public houses in lostock hall anchor inn, pleasant retreat inn, wishing ...