It was a pleasant warm day today. I got some stuff done in the garden. We went over to Paisley for 1pm Mass. On the way back home, we stopped off at the R34 restaurant for lunch.
The site where India of Inchinnan now stands was first used by William Beardmore and Company for the construction of airships during World War Ι. The company flourished for a number of years, successfully producing many of the R series airships, including the R34. The R34 aircraft completed the first transatlantic air crossing in both directions in 1919. Leaving Britain on 2nd of July the aircraft arrived in Mineola, Long Island, on 6th of July after a flight of 108 hours.
Despite the company’s successes, with the end of World War Ι came a slump in the aircraft manufacturing industry. Decreased demand resulted in the closure of the business in October of 1922.
Five years later, India Tyres purchased the site to house their tyre factory.
Despite the company’s successes, with the end of World War Ι came a slump in the aircraft manufacturing industry. Decreased demand resulted in the closure of the business in October of 1922.
Five years later, India Tyres purchased the site to house their tyre factory.
I recommend a visit here for lunch.
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