HP Sauce Factory Tower Demolished - Sign To Be Saved
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The famous HP Sauce tower situated on Tower Road, Aston Cross met its fate with the wrecking ball recently as the industrial development firm Chancerygate continued the demolition of the factory.
The fate of “Birminham’s most famous sign” however will be very different. Prior to the demolition of the tower, Chancerygate hired a local steeplejack firm to determine whether the sign could be safely removed in order that it could be placed in trust to a local museum.
July 25th, 2007Famous HP Sauce Sign Removed From TowerSource: Birmingham Mail
Charlie Withers, Director of Chancerygate:
“We are pleased to confirm that the HP sign can now be taken down and entrusted to the people of Birmingham, thus honouring the site’s industrial heritage.
The sign can be re-mounted on a comparable background so local people can celebrate the site’s history. It will then be entrusted to a local museum for future generations to view and appreciate.
Our involvement on this site has always been mindful of the site’s distinct heritage. This is why we commissioned specialist consultants to undertake a full historic building record of the site, prior to commencement of demolition.”
The demolition of the factory commenced in July, 2007 marking the end to one of Birmingham’s last remaining world famous industrial sites.
July 26th, 2007Famous Birmingham Landmark DemolishedSource: Birmingham Mail
The factory site is earmarked for the future home of Chancerygate Business Centre which will host small industrial and warehouse spaces for purchase or lease for local businesses. The Chancerygate Business Centre is expected to generate upward of 200 jobs. In comparison, the HP Sauce factory employed 120 jobs prior to its closure by H.J. Heinz in March, 2007.
*Sources: The Birmingham Mail
