The undocumented Palitoy warehouse, “My Granddad's factory”. Palitoy called it, The Finished Goods Warehouse

[kathyw16]

Great research, would it be possible to have a conversation regarding your research? I'm currently looking into Coalville and the impact Palitoy had on the town.

Thanks,
Katherine

 

[laurencedyer]

Great research, would it be possible to have a conversation regarding your research? I'm currently looking into Coalville and the impact Palitoy had on the town.

Thanks,
Katherine

I have sent you a message Katherine.

Laurence

 

[PulsarP]

Wow Laurence!
I have only recently joined up to this site but your amazing thread detailing a large piece of Palitoy history has made it worthwhile for this alone.
I used to travel up and down the M1 from Sheffield and back as a kid, and the Coalville Pailtoy site was always a highlight of the journey 8)
Often considered asking my parents if we could pop in and look around or buy something but never considered we'd be allowed in with it not being a shop as such.
Fascinating.

 

[laurencedyer]

I have just managed to finally get my hand's on this bottle of champagne as mentioned in the thread with Bob Brechin.

 

[TWOFOOT]

Just read this. Fascinating read. Also this should bump it to the top of the list so others (like me) who missed it first time round can have a read.

 

[laurencedyer]

Just read this. Fascinating read. Also this should bump it to the top of the list so others (like me) who missed it first time round can have a read.

I was just searching for an old thread and noticed your comment. Thank you for the kind word's TWOFOOT.

 

[MrGudz]

I just wanted to add how much I've enjoyed this thread as well. I've an interest in architecture as well which made it a doubly good read. Is there anything more in the pipeline regarding your research on the sites?

 

[laurencedyer]

I was researching as much of the distribution network as possible including a couple of other warehouses they had. The one in Thurmaston has now gone and is replaced with several buildings including a Costco. The Glenfield site is only 3 miles away from me.
Unfortunately a few things changed in my life and I put the research to one side.

 

[Funkygibbon75]

Hello loz i finally managed to read up on what you told me about and a bloody fantastic read it is mate. Really exciting stuff the history and everything many thanks for an informative read. Cheers

 

[laurencedyer]

A nice edition to the thread.
An invite letter to the opening of the factory.

 

[lejackal]

A nice edition to the thread.
An invite letter to the opening of the factory.


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Fantastic mate :mrgreen:

 

[Snaketibe]

What a great find! Thanks for sharing