Former Gomme factory, Leigh Street
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Type
Other site, structure or landscape
Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.Description
Early twentieth century former furniture factory of E Gomme, rebuilt in1922 and used for aicraft production during WWII.
Former factory of E Gomme, the company founded by Ebenezer Gomme, comprising four-storey brick factory built early 1900s and rebuilt in 1922 after a serious fire. Also the house of Ebenezer Gomme with date-inscription of 1909, and now used as an office. Noted as the factory where Gomme's famous G-Plan range was first made. During World War II the factory was used for aircraft production. Report and photographs (B1).
A significant building with the Leigh Street Furniture Heritage Conservation Area (B2).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Early twentieth century former furniture factory of E Gomme, rebuilt in1922 and used for aicraft production during WWII.
Date Listed
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