Former Gomme factory, Leigh Street
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Type
Description
Early twentieth century former furniture factory of E Gomme, rebuilt in1922 and used for aicraft production during WWII.
Former factory of E Gomme, the company founded by Ebenezer Gomme, comprising four-storey brick factory built early 1900s and rebuilt in 1922 after a serious fire. Also the house of Ebenezer Gomme with date-inscription of 1909, and now used as an office. Noted as the factory where Gomme's famous G-Plan range was first made. During World War II the factory was used for aircraft production. Report and photographs (B1).
A significant building with the Leigh Street Furniture Heritage Conservation Area (B2).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Early twentieth century former furniture factory of E Gomme, rebuilt in1922 and used for aicraft production during WWII.Archaeological Interest
The factory was originally built in the early 1900s but was seriously damaged by a fire and rebuilt in 1922. Remains of the earlier building and evidence of the fire may be present beneath the current ground levels. Any such remains could be of archaeological interest, in particular to industrial archaeology research.
Date Listed
10 Jan 2023
Last Updated
04 Jan 2022
Find Out More
Find out more about this Asset in Buckinghamshire's Local Heritage List:
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/buckinghamshire/asset/3145
https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/buckinghamshire/asset/3145