Description and History of Site:-
Developed by the Blackburn's from 1916. The original hangars were set parallel to the River Humber to facilitate the launching of seaplanes. In the period 1938-9 an extensive range of north-lit sheds were built along with an office block.
Many of the original buildings survive and are still in use.
Further Reading and References:-https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MHU11139&resourceID=1043
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Key Words :- aircraft factory
Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath
Address :- Saltgrounds Road, Brough, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU15 1YJ
Grid Ref :- SE 93948 26296
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.724618 , Long -0.577621
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Record Date :- 5 July 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter
Grid Ref :- SE 93948 26296
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.724618 , Long -0.577621
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Record Date :- 5 July 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © John Suter