Description and History of Site:-
A brick-built lace factory with north light roof occupying land between Bennett Street and Bridge Street.
This building fronting Bennett Street was constructed in 1904 for Herbert Sketchley, lace manufacturer. Extended to Bridge Street later. This firm closed in the 1930s and various other industrial uses thereafter. Current occupants (2026) are United Fillings who supply cushions for the upholstery industry.
Further Reading and References:-
Fowkes, D. 2005. Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology - A Gazetteer of Sites. Part II - Borough of Erewash
Mason, Sheila A. 1994, Nottingham Lace 1760s-1950s, NP, ISBN 0 9524500 0 3
https://her.derbyshire.gov.uk/Monument/MDR5677
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Key Words :- lace factory upholstery cushions
Address :- 107 Bridge Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 4QT
Grid Ref :- SK 4874 3424
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.903395 , Long -1.276812
Local Authority :- Erewash Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Derbyshire
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Site Condition :- Site in alternative industrial use
Site Dates :- 1904 -
Contributor :- Ian Mitchell - 17 February 2026
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Ian Mitchell
Grid Ref :- SK 4874 3424
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.903395 , Long -1.276812
Local Authority :- Erewash Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Derbyshire
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Site Condition :- Site in alternative industrial use
Site Dates :- 1904 -
Contributor :- Ian Mitchell - 17 February 2026
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Ian Mitchell