Market Harborough Rubber Works
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Market Harborough Rubber Works
Image: © Ian Rob Taken: 3 Sep 2010
In Saint Mary's Road. originally a Flour Mill but converted to a rubber factory at the end of the 19th century.The Harborough Rubber Company manufactured pedal blocks for bicycles and cars.The surrounding area is being developed for housing and is known as the Welland Quarter.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.478448
Longitude
-0.91275