The Wheatsheaf Works (Leicester)

United Kingdom / England / Wigston / Leicester

apartment building, Grade II Listed (UK)

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A Grade II listed building, built circa 1891-5, the Co-op Boot and Shoe Factory (and attached railings) was the largest footwear factory in the world when it was completed.

In 2012 it is being converted to apartments, with houses being built on the rear yard.

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Coordinates: 52°36'42"N 1°7'34"W

Saffron Lane sports centre 0.6 km
Sir Jonathan North Community College (SJNCC) 0.6 km
Aylestone Recreational Ground 0.7 km
Attenborough Arboretum 0.8 km
Knighton Park 1.9 km
Aylestone 2.1 km
Saffron Hill Cemetery 2.3 km
Leicester Race Course 2.6 km
Fairfields 2.7 km
Eyres Monsell 2.8 km

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Saffron Lane sports centre Sir Jonathan North Community College (SJNCC) Aylestone Recreational Ground Attenborough Arboretum Knighton Park Aylestone Saffron Hill Cemetery Leicester Race Course Fairfields Eyres Monsell