Monument record 4957/2 - British Timken Factory

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Summary

The Duston factory opened in 1942.

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Full Description

{1} British Timken arrived in Northampton more than sixty years ago. In October 1941 its Birmingham factory was churning out roller bearings at full steam yet was still falling short of the demands of war. When it bcame the target of Nazi bombers, the hunt for a new base became urgent. A new factory opened on the Duston site in Spring 1942. The Duston factory continued to expand after WWII and in 1953 a continuous production line was set up.


<1> Balthazar P., 2004, Plans Will Alter Town's Look, (unchecked) (Article). SNN104743.

<2> Fell D., 2005, Historic Building Recording: British Timken Works, Main Road, Duston, Northampton 2005, (unchecked) (Report). SNN105708.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Article: Balthazar P.. 2004. Plans Will Alter Town's Look. (unchecked).
  • <2> Report: Fell D.. 2005. Historic Building Recording: British Timken Works, Main Road, Duston, Northampton 2005. ASC Ltd Reports. ASC: 649/DBT/2. A.S.C. Ltd.. (unchecked).

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Location

Grid reference SP 72552 61239 (point) Approximate
Civil Parish DUSTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 6 2022 10:27AM

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