Archdale and Company, Ledsam Street

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Date:1909

Description:Front of a catalogue for the Manchester Works site of James Archdale and Company. The site was on Ledsam Street. Many Ladywood locals were employed here.


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1880s
The Dart looks at the Ledsam Street dynamite conspiracy
The Dart looks at the Ledsam Street dynamite conspiracy

More illustrations from "The Dart" concerning the dynamite factory in Ledsam Street. ...

1900s
Plan showing position of Archdale Works
Plan showing position of Archdale Works

This map shows how conveniently located the Works were, being easily accessible ...

1930s
Ledsam Street in Kelly's 1939 Trade Directory
Ledsam Street in Kelly's 1939 Trade Directory

Also includes the following roads: Lea Hill Road, Lea House Road, Leach Street, ...

1960s
The Dynamite Shop closes down
The Dynamite Shop closes down

The closedown of the shop on Ledsam Street was featured in the local papers because ...

1990s
The Fenian dynamite conspiracy in England
The Fenian dynamite conspiracy in England

Another page of pictures from the Illustrated London News coverage of the discovery ...

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Source: Birmingham Libraries ,  Woodview Primary School

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