Firestone Factory, Great West Road, Brentford

Firestone gates, Great West Road

The Firestone tyre factory – Great West Road – London – 1928 – Wallis Gilbert & Partners Demolished in 1980, I believe on the day before a preservation order was due to come into effect (although this could be a local myth?), all that’s left are the boundary wall and entrances.  THe rest of the site […]

My last Botanic’s photo and rant

Pickles on Vinicombe Lane

  Vinicombe Lane – side/rear elevation of Botanic Gardens Garage. The current plans, about to be submitted to Glasgow City Council by Keppie Design, include the demolition of this rear part of this early 20th century Garage, which makes me very sad as it is an integral part of this important historic building. Now I’m […]

More Botanic Gardens Garage photos

Pickles outside botanics

Just a few more piccies for you whilst I decide what I really think about the plans for the redevelopment of the garage into flats… (see my last post for more info)    Am I howling in despair or pensive contemplation of the plans?     This one is my favourite.  I think this should […]

Botanic Gardens Garage, Glasgow

Pickles posing like Greyfriar's Bobby outside the Botanics Garage

Our first wordpress entry, and a bit of a test… Hello, This is our first time using WordPress, so we are going to be a bit experimental with our first posting. This blog will generally document our favourite pastime, which is taking pictures of me (Pickles) outside Art Deco and Modernist industrial buildings.  Having said […]