James Walton owned a dye house and Indigo Mill in Thurlstone in the mid 18th century which he leased out. This was constructed next to the town spring because it required a supply of clean water for the dying process. It produced dyes for the local woollen industry. In 1845 a steam powered cloth and scribbling mill was constructed next to the dye house which continued in use till the late 19th century. From 1889 the site became known as Spring Mill Joinery Works and was rented by John Tinker who ran a joinery and undertaking business. In 1975 part of the building was converted to a Chapel of Rest as part of the undertaking business. In 1986 the buildings were converted into four dwellings. The buildings survive well. There is no legibility of the previous commons.