Ministry of Supply Factory Chimney - Norham Road, North Shields, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Saddlesore1000
N 55° 00.623 W 001° 29.113
30U E 596869 N 6096996
Towering above the city this tall chimney is the last remainder of the Ministry of Supply Factory in the Chirton area of North Shields.
Waymark Code: WME9PB
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/23/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
Views: 18

The chimney acts as a well-known landmark on this stretch of the British coastline. It was used during World War II and today remains on the Tesco site with the warehouse to let. It is a red brick design with the name Tesco now emblazoned on it in white paint.
Private or Public Property?: Private

What material is it made from?: Red Brick

Estimated Height of chimney (please include whether metres or feet): 35m

Type of building e.g. house, hotel etc: Warehouse Site

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When was it made?: Not listed

Website with further information: Not listed

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