Date:1989 - 1998 (c.)
Description:During GEC ALSTHOM’s ownership of the Lichfield Road site in Stafford, several of the old Switchgear Division factory buildings (dating back to English Electric’s time) were demolished to make way for an office redevelopment and to provide an employees' and visitors' car park. In the background are railway lines used by the West Coast Main Line, beyond is the Queens Retail and Shopping Park which was built on part of the BRC site (British Reinforced Concrete), there is glimpse of some of the former BRC buildings behind the retail units. Over the years a number of these units have changed hands including the B&Q DIY superstore (on the left of the photograph) which later moved to the nearby Hough Retail Park. Siemens Brothers purchased the land in 1901 and built the factory and offices which were ready to start production in 1903. In 1918 Siemens merged with several companies, including Dick, Kerr and Co., to become the English Electric Co. Two years later in 1920, The English Electric Co bought the Stafford Works. The English Electric Co merged with GEC (The General Electric Company) during 1968 and the Lichfield Road Site became part of GEC Power Engineering Ltd. On 22 March 1989 became part of GEC ALSTHOM, an Anglo French Joint Venture. On 22 June 1998 became part of ALSTOM with global HQ in Paris and on 2 November 2015 the Stafford Grid and Power Businesses became part of GE (General Electric, an American Company).
The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.
View of the factory from Lichfield Road. The pool in the foreground was formed from ...
Pictured is the English Electric Co. Daimler ambulance at the Lichfield Road site ...
One of the Fire Brigade teams is pictured preparing hoses to aim at the competition ...
Pupils from Silkmore Primary School, Stafford are pictured in front of a Goliath ...
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During GEC ALSTHOM’s ownership of the Lichfield Road site in Stafford, several of the old Switchgear ...
A closer view of the old Switchgear Division factory buildings under demolition.
A view of the re-roofed offices and the new car park is taking shape.
The two flags flying in the centre of the photograph are located adjacent to a new visitor reception ...
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Creators: Mr David Pearson - Contributor
Donor ref:BM-DP-11 (192/30347)
Source: Mr Bob Metcalfe
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