The Wheatsheaf Works in Knighton Fields
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The Wheatsheaf Works in Knighton Fields
Image: © Mat Fascione Taken: 19 Jan 2020
The former Co-operative Boot & Shoe Factory, dating back to 1891, on Knighton Fields Road East. In its heyday, Wheatsheaf Works, owned by the Co-operative Wholesale Society, employed 2,500 workers. It closed in 1985. It is in the process of being converted into 172 townhouses and apartments.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.611385
Longitude
-1.126561