Miscellaneous factories and mills, Carlisle, Cumbria – architects tbc – dates tbc
I had an extended impromptu visit to Carlisle recently so I spent my time checking out the local sites. Any info on any of the following will be greatly appreciated!
Control Tower, Dumfries Airfield
March 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
Control Tower, Dumfries Airfield, Heathall, Dumfries & Galloway – 1940
This is the restored Control Tower of the former WWII airfield at Dumfries, and the centrepiece of the Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum. I had wanted to include a photo of me beside a Spitfire – the perfect example of the development of Art Deco streamlined design, of course – but we were here at the end of October and my god it was cold and wet, so I began to lose my patience (there were also a few rabbits kicking around which rather distracted me!).
Tell you what though, this museum is a great place, if you’re into planes that is. Don’t expect the curatorial standards of the Metropolitan Museum, it is evidently run by enthusiastic volunteers, but the Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum makes a really fun and informative visit – and they let dogs in!
Alexandra Parade factory
November 7, 2008 By 2 Comments
Alexandra Parade, Glasgow – architect unknown – date unknown
Just along the road from the old Wills factory. Would love to know more about it if you’ve got any info!
Aladdin factory, Greenford
September 14, 2008 By 11 Comments
Aladdin factory, Western Ave, Greenford – architect unknown – date unknown
I’m afraid that since they closed down the B&Q superstore that used to trade in the factory building I can’t get close to it, so had to pose on the footbridge over the A40.
Miscellaneous Nestles Avenue factory, Hayes
September 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Factory, Nestle’s Ave, Hayes – architect unknown – date unknown
