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Knighton Fields Road East, LEICESTER, LE2 6DQ

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.

Knighton Fields Road East, this Co-operative factory was built in 1891 and extended in 1900. There is a large part behind this frontage but it is currently off limits. The building (which is grade II listed) is being converted to luxury flats at a cost of £20 million. The courtyard currently has half completed houses inside. The plans look very sympathetic with the main bulk of the external building unchanged. The clock hasn't worked in 10 years I heard. Once the largest shoe factory in the world the surrounding terrace housing is mostly student accommodation (I live on this road). Most were built in the 1892 or so, most likely for the workers.

Knighton Fields Road East, this Co-operative factory was built in 1891 and extended in 1900. There is a large part behind this frontage but it is currently off limits. The building (which is grade II listed) is being converted to luxury flats at a cost of £20 million. The courtyard currently has half completed houses inside. The plans look very sympathetic with the main bulk of the external building unchanged. The clock hasn't worked in 10 years I heard. Once the largest shoe factory in the world the surrounding terrace housing is mostly student accommodation (I live on this road). Most were built in the 1892 or so, most likely for the workers.

Knighton Fields Road East, this Co-operative factory was built in 1891 and extended in 1900. There is a large part behind this frontage but it is currently off limits. The building (which is grade II listed) is being converted to luxury flats at a cost of £20 million. The courtyard currently has half completed houses inside. The plans look very sympathetic with the main bulk of the external building unchanged. The clock hasn't worked in 10 years I heard. Once the largest shoe factory in the world the surrounding terrace housing is mostly student accommodation (I live on this road). Most were built in the 1892 or so, most likely for the workers.

The former Co-operative Wholesale Society Boot and Shoe Factory. Claimed to be the Empire's largest shoe factory when built in 1891, cementing Leicester's position as the centre of Britain's footwear industry. Listed Grade II. Now converted to housing. For a very detailed article: https://www.nednewitt.com/wp/?page_id=992

Knighton Fields Road East, this Co-operative factory was built in 1891 and extended in 1900. There is a large part behind this frontage but it is currently off limits. The building (which is grade II listed) is being converted to luxury flats at a cost of £20 million. The courtyard currently has half completed houses inside. The plans look very sympathetic with the main bulk of the external building unchanged. The clock hasn't worked in 10 years I heard. Once the largest shoe factory in the world the surrounding terrace housing is mostly student accommodation (I live on this road). Most were built in the 1892 or so, most likely for the workers.

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.

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.

The Co-operative Wholesale Society Boot and Shoe Manufactory of 1891 and known as Wheatsheaf Works. The foreground building has been demolished allowing me to get this view from on top of two industrial size wheely bins. I think it was worth the effort.

Knighton Fields Road East, this Co-operative factory was built in 1891 and extended in 1900. There is a large part behind this frontage but it is currently off limits. The building (which is grade II listed) is being converted to luxury flats at a cost of £20 million. The courtyard currently has half completed houses inside. The plans look very sympathetic with the main bulk of the external building unchanged. The clock hasn't worked in 10 years I heard. Once the largest shoe factory in the world the surrounding terrace housing is mostly student accommodation (I live on this road). Most were built in the 1892 or so, most likely for the workers.