mckechnie brass

A continuation from my previous thread! Here are two pics I forgot to publish.

Was a dull but warm afternoon, so decided that coming to visit this decaying Mckechnie Brass Factory was a good way to spend the afternoon. It’s been 5 and a half years since this place closed and I’ve got to say, it’s been battered. This place has defo fallen prey to arsonists and vandals, it’s...

From The Birmingham Post article on the collapse of the firm. "Dozens of workers lost their jobs on the last day of the year after one of the oldest brass mills in the country collapsed. All but 15 of the workers at Aldridge-based McKechnie Brass – thought to be the UK’s sole remaining brass...

Had a meander around McKechnie Brass this morning.... it seems to be covered in PIR's which relay to a JCB security tower which also has PIR's and CCTV and a speaker that a guy called Dave shouts out at us to say hes called Security Kevins wife and Kevs now on his way in his Montego and you...

History - Mckechnie Brass Ltd ceased trading on 30th December 2013 following a period of heavy financial losses. The firm which extruded Brass and Copper alloy products, had a history dating back 140 years. Explore - Explored with Dweeb and a couple of non members who were visiting for the...

Visited with Clebby, and with thanks to Dave and Joe who are as ever responsible for the original lead! My photos dont really do the place justice. We managed only half an hour inside before they caught up with us. However being essentially one large building covered by a whole array of CCTV...