Plane manufacturer Avro were founded in Manchester in 1910. During the second world war they established a large "shadow factory" next to Yeadon Aerodrome (now Leeds Bradford Airport).
Glover's Motors, of Woodhouse Lane, Leeds Sold an "American car" designed and assembled in the UK in 1920's. Few were sold
Built a few locos to Kitson design for own use
Built some Austerity 0-6-0ST's
During 1986 Barnbow RoF was privatised and bought by Vickers Defence Systems. Vickers constructed a specially-designed new factory at Cross Gates for production of Challenger Tanks
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Products
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AVRO
A V Roe (Avro)
Aviation/Military
Works History
Glov
Glover's Motors
Road
Works History
TVR
Taff Vale, West Yard Cardiff
Rail
Works History
VF
Vulcan Foundary (Newton le Willows)
Rail
Works History
Vic
Vickers
Aviation/Military
Works History