Description: Viewed from the north west with Starch Lane off the picture to the right. North wing of the factory to the left. 3 storey east wing is on the west bank of Erewash Canal (barge visible to the left; also a train on Erewash Valley (Midland) Main Line, beyond.) 3 storey east wing said to have been erected in 1837 by Lawrence Hall for £5000, with 12 HP steam engine. Later the Excelsior Foundry. Photograph of an engraving.