Need Help Identifying WWII Era Aberdale 3-Speed in Florida, U.S. (Made In England)

[juvela]

Hi All,

The Bridport Works (150 Bridport Road) is still there, but a shadow of its grand self. The upper office appears to be a Turkish political party.

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thank you!

was struck by how the artist in the original illustration made the works look like they extended all the way to the horizon


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[Mercian]

Hi @juvela

Yes, it struck me too. I think it's called 'Artistic Licence' (-:

That said, the factory building behind the block is still there, and reasonably large, about 30m by 200m

150 Bridport Rd · 150 Bridport Rd, London N18 1SY, UK

150 Bridport Rd, London N18 1SY, UK

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I was also surprised to see (after posting) that the stone fence posts still seem to be in place, incorporated into the shop.

This photo from 2008 looks closer to the original, and it had probably just closed as a factory at that time. It really has fallen on hard times since.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[juvela]

Hi @juvela

Yes, it struck me too. I think it's called 'Artistic Licence' (-:

Best Regards,

Adrian

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...and of course not to be confused with artistic licentiousness...


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