What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: Site of Rex Motorcycle factory 1898-1923 Alpha Engineering 1948-1987 Recorded plaque organisation: Earlsdon 2000 Heritage Trail.
The site was home to the Rex Motorcycle factory from 1898 to 1923, a significant manufacturer during the early years of motorcycle production in Britain, and later housed Alpha Engineering from 1948 to 1987, contributing to post-war industrial development.
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