Former Co-operative Wholesale Society Corset Factory, Desborough
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Former Co-operative Wholesale Society Corset Factory, Desborough by Christopher Hilton as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Christopher Hilton Taken: 12 Jul 2023
Now owned by Wacoal Europe, the factory still produces lingerie and underwear. The surrounding streets pick up the Cooperative theme: the street visible up the side of the factory on the right is Federation Avenue, to the other side is Pioneer Avenue, and linking them is Unity Street.