Oldknows Factory, Nottingham

The Oldknows Factory is a former lace factory alongside St Ann's Hill Road and Egerton Street, in the city of Nottingham in England.

Oldknows Factory
Slim multi storey dark red brick building on the narrow junction of two roads against a pale blue sky
Oldknows Factory, seen from the St Ann's Hill Road/Alfred Street junction
Oldknows Factory, Nottingham is located in Nottingham
Oldknows Factory, Nottingham
Location within Nottingham
General information
LocationSt Anns Hill Road
Town or cityNottingham
CountryEngland
Coordinates52°57′49″N 1°08′58″W / 52.963611°N 1.149528°W / 52.963611; -1.149528
Completedc.1850 (Egerton Street) & c.1855 (St Anns Hill Road)
DesignationsGrade II listed

The works are formed from two 18th century factories, which have since been joined.[1] The original purpose of both factories was the manufacture of lace. They have since been converted to house artist studios, workshops, and offices. The original structure remains as a Grade II-listed building.

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  1. ^ "OLDKNOWS FACTORY, City of Nottingham - 1391487 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Historic England. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
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