The Sunbeam works in Wolverhampton
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The Sunbeam works in Wolverhampton
Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 6 Feb 2015
Work has begun on transforming the Sunbeam Works into residential units. Aerial images of this very extensive complex building is well worth looking at. Sunbeam, registered in 1888, was once famous for its motorcycles and cars, but the 120,000 square feet (1.12 hectare) site off the Penn Road island has been empty since 1999. It has been purchased in 2013, and planning permission has been sought for a range of residential developments. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunbeam_%28car_company%29 http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/article/4787/Bright-future-for-former-Sunbeam-factory http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2014/06/20/10m-transformation-of-wolverhampton-factory-granted-green-light/ In the foreground is the A449 Penn Road (to Kidderminster) and the long established Terminus Car and Van Hire business, TCH.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.579469
Longitude
-2.132626