Historical Information

Loughborough experienced significant growth during the Industrial Revolution. The arrival of the railway in the mid-19th century enhanced its connectivity and facilitated the transportation of goods and people. The town became known for its manufacturing and engineering industries, particularly in textiles, hosiery, and bell-making.

The Brush site was a major employer in its heyday and built trains and other heavy engineering products. The first factory was built on the site by Henry Hughes in the 1860s to manufacture parts for trains.

The Falcon Works (now Falcon Park) was taken over by Anglo-American company Brush Electrical Engineering in 1889, which led to it becoming a major employer in Loughborough.

The site has cultural and historical importance as an industrial development, offering employment to the local community. The proposed scheme will provide an opportunity to continue this role, whilst actively preserving sections of existing urban fabric; integrating the sites heritage into the overall design.

The next phase will ensure Falcon Parks ability to continue to provide advanced industrial buildings for the next generation of innovative Loughborough based businesses.