Rootes Aircraft Factory Speke WW2

[COMEONFRANK]

Hi Folks
My Grandmother worked at Roots Aircraft Factory in Speke during WW2,
can anyone tell me anything about this Factory  ? What street was it on? and
is the factory still there?
Does anyone know if there are any photos of this factory?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Paul

[ricky1]

Hi Paul

Have you seen this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/localhistory/my_memory/help_02.shtml


ricky

[COMEONFRANK]

Thanks Ricky
Yes this is all I could find when I Googled it , its a pity it does'nt give you more info

Cheers Paul

[Mark Abbott]

I have a book on the Halifax bomber which has several photos of the Speke factory in it.

[lesleystree]

My Nan seems to think it was on Speke Road. She says it made aeroplanes. I'll see if she remembers any more tomorrow.

[COMEONFRANK]

Hi Mark

Is there any chance you could email a picture to me?
If not could you tell me the name of the book and I will try to get hold of a copy.

Thanks for your reply

Paul

[COMEONFRANK]

Thanks for the Info Lesley does your Nan know if the factory is still there?

Cheers Paul

[lesleystree]

She doesn't, but she told me to ask another relative as she thinks he will know. I'll see if I can find anything out.

[COMEONFRANK]

Thanks  Lesley I look forward to hearing from you

Paul