Coty factory, Great West Road

coty cosmetics factory

Coty perfume and cosmetics factory, Great West Road – Wallis, Gilbert & Partners – 1932 Opposite the former Firestone building, this factory was used for the manufacture of Coty soaps, lipsticks, scents and creams until 1979.  It has been under scaffolding for a while and is still getting some work done inside, I look forward […]

Natwest bank, Gillette Corner

Natwest Bank, Gillette Corner

Just a quickie today… Natwest Bank, Gillette Corner, Brentford –  architect tbc (possibly Sir Banister Fletcher ?) – date tbc (possibly 1936?) – I’ll keep you posted once I’ve done some rrrresearch.   **Update: For now have a read of the 2nd comment below…**

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 […]