G1381. An interior view of West Works, the WW1 Aircraft Acceptance Park , showing the Belfast roof trusses, a distinctive form of construction. These were brick pillars supporting wooden Belfast roof trusses. This method was introduced by McTear & Co Ltd of Dublin. They ceased trading in 1903 and the method was continued by others, one being D Anderson & Co Ltd of Belfast. The Belfast truss was economical to produce and consisted of of a curved laminated upper cord and laminated criss cross pattern between the two members. This building was demolished in 1995. | |
Publisher | Rolls-Royce plc |
Contributor | Rolls-Royce Plc |
Creator | corporatename - Rolls Royce Plc |
Date | alteration - Circa 1995 |
Type | Photographic prints - Colour |
Format | dimension.H - 20cm dimension.W - 20cm |
Identifier | R95.0792.12 |
Source | Rolls Royce plc |
Language | EN |
Relation | |
Coverage | period - WW1 Location.Creation Site - Filton |
Rights | Rolls-Royce plc |