The former Pilkington Glass headquarters in St Helens, located in Merseyside, England, is a significant landmark in the town's industrial history. Pilkington was once a global leader in the production of glass and had a long association with the town, which remains a major center for glass manufacturing.
The Pilkington HQ was situated in a large, modernist building, designed to reflect the company’s forward-thinking ethos. The complex typically consisted of several structures, with the main office building being an iconic mid-20th-century design, characterized by clean lines, large windows, and a functional layout that was typical of post-war industrial architecture. The headquarters were part of a larger site that also included research and development facilities, manufacturing plants, and other operational infrastructure.
Pilkington’s HQ was often considered a symbol of the company’s technological prowess, as they were pioneers in innovations such as float glass production, which revolutionized the glass industry in the 1950s. The building was a key part of St Helens' identity as a glass manufacturing hub.
As Pilkington’s operations changed over time, the headquarters and surrounding buildings fell into disuse. In the early 21st century, the site was redeveloped for other uses, with much of the original structure being demolished or repurposed.
The Pilkington site also holds a place in local memory as a major employer in St Helens, with the company’s influence on the town and the surrounding region being a key part of its industrial legacy.
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The Pilkington HQ was situated in a large, modernist building, designed to reflect the company’s forward-thinking ethos. The complex typically consisted of several structures, with the main office building being an iconic mid-20th-century design, characterized by clean lines, large windows, and a functional layout that was typical of post-war industrial architecture. The headquarters were part of a larger site that also included research and development facilities, manufacturing plants, and other operational infrastructure.
Pilkington’s HQ was often considered a symbol of the company’s technological prowess, as they were pioneers in innovations such as float glass production, which revolutionized the glass industry in the 1950s. The building was a key part of St Helens' identity as a glass manufacturing hub.
As Pilkington’s operations changed over time, the headquarters and surrounding buildings fell into disuse. In the early 21st century, the site was redeveloped for other uses, with much of the original structure being demolished or repurposed.
The Pilkington site also holds a place in local memory as a major employer in St Helens, with the company’s influence on the town and the surrounding region being a key part of its industrial legacy.
Visited with @georgebrwn
Shot on Sony A6400 - 16mm 1.4
