South
Works
(Watch
a Video at the end of the article)
These
is where it all began in 1905
just by the island at 'K' Gate
The
Gates are now the property of BMHIT
Thanks to the developer St Modwen who paid for the removal along
with the Rover and MG signs that were on the South Engineering
building
South
Works was mainly Machining and assemble shops for the 'B' series
engine and gearbox. South Tool Room made the press tools for the
bodies. Paint and trim was also carried on the site. On the Lickey
Road was the South Engineering Building that was built in the early
1950s
Demolition work started in Jan 2007 and was finished in mid
November.
Progress in
February
The
Last bit to Go
All pictures by John
Baker (Webmaster)
Aerial Picture - Squibb
Demolition
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on the Play Button to see a Video