Does anyone know what the building with the white double roof is on the right of the photo, must be Holyhead Road. The factory behind is Leigh Mills in Hill Street I think.
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Mystery photo 1939
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Mystery photo 1939
by solidrock » Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:32 pm
Does anyone know what the building with the white double roof is on the right of the photo, must be Holyhead Road. The factory behind is Leigh Mills in Hill Street I think.
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Re: Mystery photo 1939
by dutchman » Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:51 pm
Hi "solidrock" and 
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The building you mention is the Rootes Group car dealership and is indeed near the bottom of Holyhead Road.
to the forum. The building you mention is the Rootes Group car dealership and is indeed near the bottom of Holyhead Road.
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Re: Mystery photo 1939
by solidrock » Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:13 am
Thanks for that info. These aerial shots of the city on the Britain From Above website are fabulous, there are some from pre-war, then 1946 and 1949 showing the massive changes in the central area. Also lots of shots of various factories and even the new sewage works. Highly recommended.
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Re: Mystery photo 1939
by rebbonk » Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:44 pm
Of course it'll fit; you just need a bigger hammer.
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