Archive Photo : Bucks Shawl Factory, Derbyshire Lane

Photo shows a framework knitting machine at Bucks Shawl Factory, Derbyshire Lane

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Archive Photo : Stag Furniture Factory

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Recent Photo : Bridge Construction

A footbridge, made in Hucknall by Briton Fabricators Ltd of Watnall Road.

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Recent Photo : Bridge Construction

A footbridge, made in Hucknall by Briton Fabricators Ltd of Watnall Road.

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Recent Photo : Bridge Construction

A footbridge, made in Hucknall by Briton Fabricators Ltd of Watnall Road.

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Archive Photo : Watnall Road/Central Station

Aerial photo, showing Central Station and its passenger footbridge adjacent to Watnall Road.

Former factory buildings in centre of picture still exist (see here).

Storth Avenue is clearly visible just beyond the factory, running left-to-right. Beyond Storth Avenue are the terraced houses of Byron Street and Orchard Street, which were replaced by modern housing in the 1960s (see Buildings Timeline).

Factory shown is Reynolds which manufactured ‘Renola’ brand underwear. (See Hucknall Textile Factories)

Archive Photo : Watnall Road/Storth Avenue/Caddaw Avenue

Aerial photo, looking east along Storth Avenue. Photo taken from Central Station area (rail line and bridge at bottom of picture), with Watnall Road running left-to-right.

Former factory buildings in centre of picture still exist (see here).

Branching off to right of Storth Avenue (top right of picture) is Caddaw Avenue.

Factory shown is Reynolds which manufactured ‘Renola’ brand underwear. (See Hucknall Textile Factories)

Archive Photo : Watnall Road Area

Aerial view, looking north along Watnall Road towards town centre. Photo taken above Central Station area (just visible at bottome-left of picture), and shows buildings which still exist (see here).

Factory shown is Reynolds which manufactured ‘Renola’ brand underwear. (See Hucknall Textile Factories)

On left is junction with Sandy Lane/Central Avenue. Storth Avenue's clearly visible just beyond the factory, running left-to-right.

Beyond Storth Avenue are the terraced houses of Byron Street and Orchard Street, which were replaced by modern housing in the 1960s (see Buildings Timeline).

Archive Photo : RB211 Flying Test Bed

RB211 VC10 "flying test bed" at Rolls Royce.

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Archive Photo : Engine Testing

Testing of an aircraft engine at Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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Archive Photo : Engine Testing

Testing of an aircraft engine at Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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Archive Photo : Merlin

Testing of a Merlin at Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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Archive Photo : Lancaster Fire Tests

Fire testing of a Lancaster at Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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Archive Photo : Number 8 Hangar

View of Number 8 Hangar at Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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Archive Photo : Javeline

View of a Javeline at Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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Archive Photo : Heinkel

Heinkel at Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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Archive Photo : Harrier

View of Harrier over Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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Archive Photo : Engine Tests

Testing of an aircraft engine at Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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Archive Photo : Engine Testing

Testing of an aircraft engine at Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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Archive Photo : Engine Testing

Testing of an aircraft engine at Hucknall's Rolls Royce factory.

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