Massey gate posts
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Massey gate posts by E Gammie as part of the Geograph project.
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Massey gate posts
Image: © E Gammie Taken: 8 Jul 2012
The gate posts are the last vestiges of the former Massey Ferguson tractor factory which ceased operation in 2003 and was mostly demolished by 2005. The factory, built 1939/40, started out as a Standard No. 2 shadow factory producing aircraft engines during WWII then was turned over to post-war tractor production, the last tractor rolling off the line on 24 Dec 2002. The 1960s office tower block was demolished on 8 July 2012. The area is currently being redeveloped for housing, some of which is visible here. The gateway appears to be used as the entrance to Broad Lane Trading Estate, the sign for which is on the right. A similar view in 2009: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3035154 Images of the factory site: Image (2005) Image (2005) Image (2005) Image (2005) Image (2006)
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Image Location
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