Monument record 727/54 - Phoenix Works
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{1}Boot and shoe factory, Vernon Road
Hesketh boot and shoe factory constructed in Vernon Road along with 5 houses in Islington Road, built 1891. Factory expanded to employ about 200 men, but burnt down in 1921. The Towcester Boot Manufacturers Ltd rebuilt the works in 1922; known as the Phoenix Works.
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Towcester (Industrial), 3.1.1 (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN100255.
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- <1> SNN100255 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Towcester (Industrial). Mapinfo\Archive\Extensive Survey\Towcester. Northants County Council. 3.1.1 (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 69597 48299 (37m by 61m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOWCESTER, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 18 2010 4:38PM
