Former barnbow Royal Ordnance factory entrance blue plaque
📍 25 Amelia Stewart Ln, Leeds LS15 8FS, UK
About Former barnbow Royal Ordnance factory entrance blue plaque
Located on Amelia Stewart Lane in Leeds, this blue plaque stands as a poignant marker for the former entrance to the Barnbow Royal Ordnance Factory. Once a vast complex and the renowned Vickers Tank Factory, the original structures have now been replaced by modern housing, making this plaque a crucial touchpoint for understanding the area's rich industrial past and its contribution to national history.
Visitors consistently rate this historical landmark highly, with a 5/5 star Google rating. Reviews acknowledge the importance of such markers in preserving the memory of significant sites, even when the physical structures are no longer present. It offers a moment for reflection on the scale and impact of the factory that once stood here, reminding passers-by of Leeds' manufacturing legacy.
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The blue plaque is accessible at any time, being open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Information regarding specific accessibility features or payment options for interacting with the plaque itself is not provided, as it is a public outdoor historical marker.
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📍 25 Amelia Stewart Ln, Leeds LS15 8FS, UK
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@ct_photography_leeds (Instagram) On the Site of the Old Barnbow Royal Ordnance Factory. The old Vickers Tank Factory has now disappeared to be replaced by new housing. This used to be an entrance to the huge complex. All that remains at this location in a blue placque. Although further east more demolition work is continuing, with the "Vickers" sign still standing defiant. Great piece of local history. @ct_photography_leeds (Insta)
The site should have been left as a tank factory....