Basic Site Details Name: | Ferranti Ltd, Gyroscopic Research, Manufacturing and Development Unit | Town, district or village: | Crewe Toll | City or county: | Edinburgh, Midlothian | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | associated with adjoining Ferranti facilities at Crewe Toll: 401378 and 402470 | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Scientific research establishment | | | | Factory | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1959 | 1960 | Build/construction | | | 22 January 1960 | | Scheme accepted | Dean of Guild Court granted interim warrant to begin site preparation (excavation and foundation work) adjacent to existing Ferranti facilities; new research, manufacturing and development unit costing £120,000 to be built per Builder p206 |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | David Malcolm Hall | | A | 1959 | 1960 | | | Douglas Haig Bamber | | A | 1959 | 1960 | | | Fairbrother, Hall & Hedges | | A | 1959 | 1960 | |
ClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | Ferranti Ltd., Edinburgh | |
Related Buildings, Structures and DesignsParent Structure and SiteThis structure is related to the following parent structure or site (click the item to view details): | | Building name | Notes | | Factory for Ferranti Ltd, Ferry Road | 1 and 3 Crewe Road North Listed Cat B |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 22 January 1960 | | | p206 |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | Bamber's paper: F no5579 (Combined Box 88) |
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