SP3378 : Quinton Works, Cheylesmore
near to Coventry, Great Britain

Quinton Works, Cheylesmore
The Quinton Road frontage of the former Quinton Works at the corner of Parkside. Originally built in 1890 as offices for a cycle works, this building figured heavily in the history of the early years of motor manufacture in Coventry and housed the Swift factory offices for several years. Other occupants include a chocolate factory around 1905 and Edwards the Printers in the latter half of the 20th century. It was rescued from imminent demolition in the 1990s and is now part of a hotel.
The end wall: Link
A plaque on the end wall, giving a brief history: Link
The end wall: Link
A plaque on the end wall, giving a brief history: Link
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- SP3378, 278 images (more nearby)
- Photographer
- E Gammie (find more nearby)
- Image classification
- Geograph
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 5 November, 2009 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 6 November, 2009
- Category
- Industrial heritage (more nearby)
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SP 3359 7848 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:24.1983N 1:30.4620W - Photographer Location
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OSGB36:
SP 33562 78506 - View Direction
- Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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