Former Victoria Works, Graham Street
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Former Victoria Works, Graham Street
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 20 Dec 2014
This Grade II Listed building was built in 1839-40 for Joseph Gillott for he manufacture of pen nibs. It was one of the first purpose-built factories in the Jewellery Quarter. It employed nearly 600 workers and steam engines of 60 horsepower operated the machinery. It was renovated in the 1990s and is in multiple occupancy.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.484397
Longitude
-1.911014