Gillette Factory, Brentford

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Pickles at Gillette Corner

Gillette Factory, Gillette Corner, Brentford – Sir Banister Fletcher – 1936 This is was the last factory on the Great West Road, “Golden Mile”, to be occupied by the original company it was built for. Built for Gillette, the razor manufacturer, the design of the building frontage is said to resemble a razor. Sadly, Gillette finally […]

Bankside Power Station (Tate Modern)

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Pickles at Tate Modern

Bankside – 1947 – Sir Giles Gilbert Scott This is our first post, but do expect all sorts of delicious doggified twentieth century acrchitectural treats to come! This photo is of me in 2006 on my first industrial landmark spotting trip to London.