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Midland Engine Works, John McLaren, and Henry McLaren blue plaque

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Midland Engine Works, John McLaren, and Henry McLaren blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Midland Engine Works. J & H McLaren produced steam rollers, traction and ploughing engines on this site until 1938. From 1926 they were Britain's first volume maker of high-speed diesel engines, transferring to the Airedale Works, Hunslet Road in 1946. Their products were exported worldwide. 1876-1959 Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.

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