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| The former '''Bryant and May''' match '''factory''' in ], ], the site of the famous ], is now a residential development known as the ]. | The former '''Bryant and May''' match '''factory''' in ], ], the site of the famous ], is now a residential development known as the ]. | ||
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| From the mid ] to more than three-quarters of the way through the ] it was the location of the famous ] match-making operation. At one point at the turn of the two centuries it was ]'s largest factory. | From the mid ] to more than three-quarters of the way through the ] it was the location of the famous ] match-making operation. At one point at the turn of the two centuries it was ]'s largest factory. | ||
| The three ] site, acquired by ] and Francis May in 1861, contained a number of factories that had once been used for the manufacture of ]s, ] and ] but had fallen into disrepair. Assistance in adapting the site for match making was provided by ], the ] safety match maker. | The three ] site, acquired by ] and Francis May in 1861, contained a number of factories that had once been used for the manufacture of ]s, ] and ] but had fallen into disrepair.<ref name=beaver-1/> Assistance in adapting the site for match making was provided by ], the ] safety match maker.<ref name=beaver-1/> | ||
| The factory saw many famous historical events: the ] started here, for example, culminating in the establishment of the first British ] for women. A ] outside the entrance commemorates the role of social pioneer and ] ] in leading the demands for better pay and conditions. | The factory saw many famous historical events: the ] started here, for example, culminating in the establishment of the first British ] for women.<ref name=beaver-1>Beaver (1985). Part One: ''Building a Business''.</ref> A ] outside the entrance commemorates the role of social pioneer and ] ] in leading the demands for better pay and conditions. | ||
| Bryant and May were influential in fighting against the dreadful disease known as ], caused by the white ] used in the manufacture of early ]es. Some of the first welfare institutions in Britain for industrial workers began on this site, including the provision of a ]. | Bryant and May were influential in fighting against the dreadful disease known as ], caused by the white ] used in the manufacture of early ]es. Some of the first welfare institutions in Britain for industrial workers began on this site, including the provision of a ].<ref name=beaver-1/> | ||
| The factory was only finally closed in 1979, when it still employed 275 people; the work being transferred to Liverpool. In its height, more than 3,000 women and girls worked at Bow. | The factory was only finally closed in 1979, when it still employed 275 people; the work being transferred to Liverpool. In its height, more than 3,000 women and girls worked at Bow.<ref name=beaver-3>Beaver (1985). Part Three: ''The age of Technology''.</ref> | ||
| Once again the site fell into disrepair until in 1988 developers embarked upon one of ]'s first ] projects. | Once again the site fell into disrepair until in 1988 developers embarked upon one of ]'s first ] projects. | ||
| The majority of the apartments today are housed in former factory and office buildings. Arlington for example was built as offices in 1874; Lexington and Manhattan date from the factory site redevelopment in 1911. The Victorian cottages near the entrance provided accommodation for the company directors whilst Staten was built as extra office accommodation in the late |
The majority of the apartments today are housed in former factory and office buildings. Arlington for example was built as offices in 1874; Lexington and Manhattan date from the factory site redevelopment in 1911. The Victorian cottages near the entrance provided accommodation for the company directors whilst Staten was built as extra office accommodation in the late 1950s. Park Central was added in the mid 1990s. | ||
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| * Beaver, Patrick (1985). ''The Match Makers''. London: Henry Melland Limited. ISBN 0-907929-11-7. | |||
| * Emsley, John (2000). ''The Shocking History of Phosphorus: a biography of the Devil's element''. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-76638-5. | |||
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The former Bryant and May match factory in Bow, London, England, the site of the famous London matchgirls' strike of 1888, is now a residential development known as the Bow Quarter.
From the mid 19th century to more than three-quarters of the way through the 20th century it was the location of the famous Bryant and May match-making operation. At one point at the turn of the two centuries it was London's largest factory.
The three acre site, acquired by William Bryant and Francis May in 1861, contained a number of factories that had once been used for the manufacture of candles, crinoline and rope but had fallen into disrepair. Assistance in adapting the site for match making was provided by John Edvard Lundström, the Swedish safety match maker.
The factory saw many famous historical events: the London matchgirls strike of 1888 started here, for example, culminating in the establishment of the first British trade union for women. A blue plaque outside the entrance commemorates the role of social pioneer and feminist Annie Besant in leading the demands for better pay and conditions.
Bryant and May were influential in fighting against the dreadful disease known as phossy jaw, caused by the white phosphorus used in the manufacture of early matches. Some of the first welfare institutions in Britain for industrial workers began on this site, including the provision of a dentist.
The factory was only finally closed in 1979, when it still employed 275 people; the work being transferred to Liverpool. In its height, more than 3,000 women and girls worked at Bow.
Once again the site fell into disrepair until in 1988 developers embarked upon one of East London's first urban renewal projects.
The majority of the apartments today are housed in former factory and office buildings. Arlington for example was built as offices in 1874; Lexington and Manhattan date from the factory site redevelopment in 1911. The Victorian cottages near the entrance provided accommodation for the company directors whilst Staten was built as extra office accommodation in the late 1950s. Park Central was added in the mid 1990s.
References
Footnotes
Sources
- Beaver, Patrick (1985). The Match Makers. London: Henry Melland Limited. ISBN 0-907929-11-7.
- Emsley, John (2000). The Shocking History of Phosphorus: a biography of the Devil's element. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-76638-5.