Urbex & Abandoned
Victoria Works
Birmingham, United Kingdom
The Victoria Works is a former factory and a Grade II listed building in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham, England. It was built in 1839–40 for the Joseph Gillott pen company, who manufactured dip pens, and was one of the first purpose-built factories in the Jewellery Quarter. It is situated opposite the Argent Centre, another building constructed for industrial use around the same period. The factory was one of the largest of its kind, with nearly 600 workers. Steam engines of 60 horsepower powered the mass production of the nibs.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 52.48440, -1.91110
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q7927150
What is Victoria Works?
Victoria Works is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Birmingham Orthodox Cathedral, Queen's Arms, Coffin Works, King Edward VII Memorial.
Where is Victoria Works?
Victoria Works is in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.48440, -1.91110.
How do I get to Victoria Works?
Victoria Works is at Birmingham, United Kingdom (52.48440, -1.91110). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.