Quinton Works, Cheylesmore
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Quinton Works, Cheylesmore
Image: © E Gammie Taken: 5 Nov 2009
The Quinton Road frontage of the former Quinton Works at the corner of Parkside. Originally built in 1890 as offices for a cycle works, this building figured heavily in the history of the early years of motor manufacture in Coventry and housed the Swift factory offices for several years. Other occupants include a chocolate factory around 1905 and Edwards the Printers in the latter half of the 20th century. It was rescued from imminent demolition in the 1990s and is now part of a hotel. The end wall: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/373339 A plaque on the end wall, giving a brief history: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/373343
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Image Location
Latitude
52.403305
Longitude
-1.5077