Description and History of Site:-
The National Radiator Company was formed in the UK in 1905 in order to establish a manufactory for the casting of iron radiators and boilers of the American type. A greenfield site was chosen in North West Hull. Building commenced in March 1906 and the factory was in production by December of the same year. After progressive expansion up until the 1920's it was decided that UK designs would be more suitable than the heavier US designs and the foundry rebuilt in 1929. In 1934 the company name was changed to the 'Ideal Boilers and Radiators Co', with further expansion of the site and range of products manufactured, and more emphasis on domestic installations including the manufacture of vitreous enamelled cast iron baths from 1935. The production of cast iron baths and radiators continued into the 1970's. The old foundry was demolished in 2006, though some manufacturing continues on the site (2017).

The National Radiator Works, Hull in 1925 http://britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/EPW012815

Further Reading and References:-
http://www.hevac-heritage.org/electronic_books/ideal_boilers/timeline_1895-2015.pdf

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Key Words :- central heating boiler radiator

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath

Address :- National Ave, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU5 4JB
Grid Ref :- TA 06634 29844
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.754059 , Long -0.384211
Local Authority :- Hull City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1906 - current
Record Date :- 21 December 2017

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