Axminster in Devon, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Old Carpet Factory

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 3, 2018

1. The Old Carpet Factory Marker

Inscription. Historical Axminster
The Old Carpet Factory This large grey stone building was erected in 1828 on the site of Thomas Whitty’s original carpet factory, which was destroyed by fire two years earlier.
Closed as a factory in 1835, it was used as the town’s hospital before the new hospital was built in Chard Street. Before the First World War it was the headquarters of the local Territorial Battalion.
Rotary Club of Axminster
Serving the Community for 50 Years
1959 - 2009

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.

Location. 50° 46.89′ N, 2° 59.923′ W. Marker is in Axminster, England, in Devon. Marker is at the intersection of Silver Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Silver Street. Located on the Thomas Whitty Building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Axminster, England EX13 5AF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Abbeyfield (here, next to this marker); Law Chambers (a few steps from this marker); Axminster War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jubilee of Queen Victoria

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Cottage (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cattle Market (about 90 meters away); The Trafalgar Way (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named The Trafalgar Way (approx. 2.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Axminster.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 3, 2018

2. The Old Carpet Factory Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 3, 2018

3. The Old Carpet Factory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.