Building Name

Edward Wilcox Factory: Sharston Road Northenden

Date
1937
Street
Sharston Road
District/Town
Northenden, Manchester
County/Country
GMCA, England
Client
Edward Wilcox and Company Limited
Work
New build

In January 1937 Edward Wilcox and Company Limited, manufacturers of specialist electrical appliances for the aircraft industry and general industrial applications, announced their intention to remove from their existing works in Hulme to a new factory at Wythenshawe. This new factory, on Sharston Road, was to be “of modern design with special red bricks to tone with the estate,” and would cost an estimated £10,000.

Reference    Manchester City News 15 January 1937 Page 7
Reference    Builder 14 May 1937 Page 1057
Reference    Builder 28 May 1937 Page 1161
Reference    Builder 10 September 1937 Page 473