The mill was originally water powered. The water being drawn from four small lodges above the factory (Nos 6,7.8 and one beyond the present day goit . However, as production increased it was found necessary to supplement water power with steam power. Later these lodges, along with others built in Heapey, would provide water for the Dacca Twist Co factory, which later became The Heapey Bleach and Dye Works. Eccles was a temperance advocate and to this day there is no alcohol available in White Coppice or Anglezarke. In fact Mr Eccles will rest even more contentedly since the Railway Hotel on Coppice Lane (which is in adjoining Heapey) has closed its doors for the last time and to which he opposed the original application for a licence. Talking of railways, the Chorley - Blackburn line had a station on Coppice Lane (Heapey Station) . The line was closed as a result of Beeching's cuts in the 1960's. Footpaths lead in all directions from White Coppice, taking you on the moors, to Brinscall or to Rivington (see walks). My favourite is the path to Great Hill. Two miles distant, and a variety of scenery on the way, Great Hill offers spectacular views to the Lake District, Welsh mountains and the Lancashire coast. Be warned though, always take adequate clothing as the weather can change very quickly. Finally, White Coppice was the location used by the BBC for a television series called “Sloggers”. Two series were made.