The Argent Centre
About This Business
The Argent Centre was built in 1863 for the propelling pencil and gold pen manufacturer W.E. Wiley at a cost of £5,000.
Built to the designs of architect J. G. Bland it acquired the name Albert Works possibly because it was opposite the Victoria Works of Joseph Gillott. Wiley employed around 250 people here until production ceased in 1876 when his company merged with other pen manufacturers. It recently received funding from the JQ Townscape Heritage project as part of a programme of restoration, which saw repairs to the brickwork and stonework as well as the reinstatement of the corner turrets.
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Contact Information
Address:
The Argent Centre, 60 Frederick St, Birmingham B1 3HS, UK
Business Hours
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Location
GPS: 52.4845193, -1.9115684
