Monument record 1160/0/358 - 63-79 (odd) Clarke Road, 92 Clarke Road & 62-74 (even) Roe Road

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Summary

Brook Blouse Manufacturing Co. Originally a T-plan factory built in the late 1890s on the west side of Clarke Road. Between 1906 and 1924 the factory was extended to the north and south, also taking in the laundry to the south [1160/0/357].

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

{2} The Former Brook Blouse Factory was constructed in the early 20th century in the place of earlier terraced housing. The Building was likely constructed to utilise electricity for the machinery and had an early 20th century heating and cooling systems within the walls. The Building is comprised of brick, steel I-beams, and with an unusual roof shape supported by large timber attic trusses. The Building was initially designed to allow for a vehicle to enter the northern side of the building and provided access to the basement through a low opening and floor hatch. By the later half of the 20th century this appears to have been made redundant and the former northern yard was infilled by a northern extension. Throughout the building were later 20th century cladding and refurbishment efforts. Prior to the survey the building was utilised as a printing business, offices, and at least one dwelling


<1> ENGLISH HERITAGE, 2000, Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey, Sites 110, 111, 112 (Catalogue). SNN105075.

<2> Carley Noga, 2024, Former Brook Blouse Factory 64-72 Roe Road Northampton NN1 4PJ: Level 2 Historic Building Recording (Report). SNN116620.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Catalogue: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 2000. Northamptonshire Boot and Shoe Survey. English Heritage. Sites 110, 111, 112.
  • <2> Report: Carley Noga. 2024. Former Brook Blouse Factory 64-72 Roe Road Northampton NN1 4PJ: Level 2 Historic Building Recording. CFA Archaeology Fieldwork Reports. 4524. CFA Archaeology.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 7703 6168 (83m by 92m)
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 7:14PM

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