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INGLIS FACTORY





I have always wanted to visit the INGLIS site simply out of its historical value.

This is the site of the famous INGLIS BREN GUN and the INGLIS BROWNING HI POWER 9MM pistol.

There are several buildings left that contributed to the war effort with INGLIS but are in various states of disrepair.

One being the AR WILLIAMS MACHINERY building and the red clay brick building that was adopted by INGLIS after the site was no longer going to be used a as prison office.

The AR WILLIAMS building appears to be in the midst of being renovated due to its age.




inglis map Inglis Night view Famous Bren Gun Girl photo Veronica Foster
Veronica Foster making Bren in Inglis factory Veronica Foster show identity pass Veronica Foster outside by train tracks Inside Inglis
Inside Inglis Veronica Foster making Bren in Inglis factory Workers play a game of baseball Workers play a game of baseball
Veronica Foster making Bren in Inglis factory 1941 Inglis Boyes Inglis cafeteria Male and female workers preparing high powers
100,000th Bren Gun Ceremony Chinese inscription on a Bren gun Making the Chinese Bren 7.92 Chinese Bren mag
Transit cases Inglis Brens ceremony for the 100,000th Bren gun Browning machine guns
AA GUN Inglis Browning High Power's Inglis Browning High Power's Finished Bren gun
Chinese Brens Finished Bren guns Inglis Browning High Power Making bren gun barrels Inglis plant
Inglis Brens Inglis Brens being inspected Newspaper clipping STOLEN BLUEPRINTS Duke of Kent inpects Inglis plant
Newspaper clipping BREN GUN AT DIEPPE Newspaper clipping STEN & BREN PRODUCTION 100.000th Bren made Inglis Ad
Assembles finished Bren guns Serve by saving Barrel press Bren barrel inspection
Engraving chines script Test fire room Bren guns are packed into boxes on top of a truck at the John Inglis Co. Bren gun plant may 1941.jpg Bren mag being welded
Bren mag being welded Bren mech Bren recievers Chinese Bren mag
Dorothy Stuart making final inspection of Bren gun Flare guards at John Inglis Co. plant.jpg Test firing Bren The Sea of Brens Evelyn Turner 18 welder. She is shown welding a Bren gun magazine at the John Inglis Co. Bren gun plant may 1941
Evelyn Turner 18 welder. She is shown welding a Bren gun magazine at the John Inglis Co. Bren gun plant may 1941 inside Inglis Evelyn Turner 18 welder. She is shown welding a Bren gun magazine at the John Inglis Co. Bren gun plant may 1941 Serve
Visiting Chinese Carry handle assembly A.R Williams Site November 2003 A.R Williams Site black and white November 2003
A.R Williams Site November 2003 A.R Williams Site November 2003 Destruction Continues November 2003 A.R Williams Site November 2003
A.R Williams Site A.R Williams Site November 2003 Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area A.R Williams Site November 2003
Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area 11/03 Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area 11/03 A.R Williams Site November 2003 Remnants of old INGLIS plant November 2003
Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area A.R Williams Site November 2003 A.R Williams Site November 2003 A.R Williams Site November 2003
A.R Williams Site November 2003 A.R Williams Site November 2003 A.R Williams Site November 2003 A.R Williams Site November 2003
side facing train tracks November 2003 Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area November 2003 Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area 11/03 Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area 11/03
Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area 11/03 Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area 11/03 Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area 11/03 Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area 11/03
Remnants of old INGLIS plant and area 11/03 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005
Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005
Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005
Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005
Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005
Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005
Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005
Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005
Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005
Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005
Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Inglis Factory and area Revisted Sept 2005 Location of where it stood Close up
Before demolition Condos Aerial pic Aerial pic
Aerial pic Of no historical value? MartboysMomatmiccbc.jpg Veronica Foster and the Mart Kenny Band
Veronica Foster and Bobby Gimby Veronica Foster Ice Model Veronica Foster 1946 Veronica Foster 1960
e000762937.jpg Band waiting in shorts at the 100000th Bren gun ceremony John Inglis Co. Ltd.jpg Chinese Ge_Co Ltd.jpg Chinese official at 100000th Bren gun ceremony John Inglis Co. Ltd.jpg
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Chinese official at 100000th Bren gun ceremony John Inglis Co. Ltd.jpg f1244_it2420.jpg f1257_s1057_it2170.jpg f1257_s1057_it2171.jpg
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Lord Halifax watching female war workers at John Inglis Co. Ltd.jpg s0372_ss0079_it0196.jpg

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Jim F 23-Jan-2017 18:56
These pictures provide history that makes my time at Inglis even more meaningful after many years have passed. I worked at the plant on the washer and dryer assembly line as a summer student for two years (70-71) and at that time there were still some women there who had worked on munitions during the war...they just stayed and switched to appliances. The last part of the building with the iconic sign that stayed for a number of years after demolition of the factory was where I had lunch every day, up on the roof. Thank you for helping me realize the significance of that place in our war effort.
Phil D. 07-Nov-2016 20:46
I'm so glad I ran across this. The Inglis GP35 Hi-Power has always been my favorite. For some reason it has always captured me more than any other pistol. My family lived in Kitchner when these were being produced and emigrated to the US in 1948 but I'm sure that despite this the Inglis would still hold the same place for me.

I let a cream puff that was my first Curio & Relics license purchase go many years ago and kick myself when I see current prices. I will eventually find a fair deal on an unrefinshed Inglis and take it home.

Thanks
Eileen 13-May-2014 19:10
I have a ben machine gun mini. model on a metal base. It is about 4 inches long 2 inches high. It is stamped INGLIS on the base directly under the gun. Would you have any information on this item. I have spent about a week trying to find information. No luck. Thanks for any and all info you could give me.
Lester Hatch 01-Apr-2012 20:26
I think my Brengun is in one of these photos! LOL. Good photo set. The picture is worth a 1000 words.
Scott Bray 19-Feb-2012 04:34
My Grandmother Aileen Bray worked at INGLIS before she was Transfer out to Lougheed House in Albert in 1944. She was a Lance Corporal in the Canadian Women's Army corp. I think she was an Weapons inspector at INGLIS. She passed away Oct 22nd, 2011. I never be more honored to have known her.
Don Hedger 09-Jan-2012 19:12
We have a model boiler not sure of scale full in detail incld. gauges ~ this is all copper tubing weigh about 40lbs was presented ( I believe) to Central Technical School When is a question as well as why Further research required as this model is absolutely wonderful.
I am with the CTS Alumni Archives Committee and would like to investigate further Please contact me and as well this is a wonderful documentation of Inglis and it's historical past.
Glenn Emond 21-Dec-2010 20:03
Thanks for posting this site. My mother and Aunt worked together there during the war. She always talked about the good times they had there and now my family and I are able to see their work place.
Lester 21-Nov-2009 21:32
The Inglis MK2 Bren Gun was the most accurate, longest barreled, heaviest with the slowest rate of fire, of all the Bren gun models. To day in the UK (2009) you still see plenty of Inglis Bren guns D/A and on display. Many British Army Inglis bren guns went on to be converted to Nato 7.62mm ammunition. A conversion given to Enfield (at Enfield Lock)following the Chinese contract experience by Inglis.These Brens were in service until the early 90,s. Brens still turn up on the battlefield. Recently some Chinese Brens have even be converted to fire AK47 7.62 ammunition. Bren the best LMG ever made!
Guest 12-May-2009 05:55
Very nice coverage of a very important Canadian manufacturer , and it's poor demise of building's.
I have had to watch the same in Oshawa where alot of the CMP's where made. There very few GM building'd left if any.
Keep up the good work
DAVID H 13-Jan-2008 17:26
Thankyou for providing all these interesting pictures and information as I have just bought an INGLIS made MK1m BREN and it is fascinating to see where they were made.
Kind Regards David H UK
David Sobel 05-Dec-2007 19:50
Enjoyed this show. I hope you have had a chance to read/consult "Working at Inglis": History of a Canadian Factory, published in 1994 by Lorimer and co-authored by myself and Susan Meurer. We deposited hundreds of records and photographs in the City of Toronto Archives.

David
Christopher Baxter 21-Jul-2007 20:57
I very much enjoyed the Inglis factory pictatorial tour so kindly provided by Mr. Clark. I have a converted 1941 Inglis Bren MK-1m which, like the factory, represents a real piece of Canadian History. In 1992 I had a brass plaque with he following inscription engraved and imbedded in the butt stock which pretty much sums up the feelings of many about this important part of Canadian history.

“ Made By The John Inglis Co. Limited, Toronto, Ontario, - With The Skill, Dedication, Integrity, And Pride In One’s Workmanship That We Hope To See Again IN CANADA

Christopher Baxter
Guest 25-Feb-2007 05:05
thanks for the pics my dad worked at inglis 37 yrs. he been gone since 1996 it,s nice that the time spent working there hopefuly will be remembered. i have a p35 to remember the plant. for my dad GEORGE PAWLAK JOE.
mrclark04-May-2006 13:28
Veronica foster passed away recently according to information given to me by her niece. You are one of many that have ask about her hopefully her niece will have some info for us as to Veronica's life during and after Inglis.

http://www.pbase.com/mrclark/image/26683856
David MacLean 27-Apr-2006 20:26
These are some amazing photos. Our organization, the Model Railroad Club of Toronto has occupied the former test firing range in "building 23" or otherwise known as 37 Hanna Avenue continuously since January 1, 1946. We are the only original "new" tenant remaining after the war production stopped and the building turned into one of the 1st industrial condominiums in Canada. Many, many changes have happened to the neighbourhood in the prevailing 60 years, including the recent change to the building's postal address to 171 East Liberty Street, along with change in the building from industrial to retail/commercial uses. Photos of the former test firing range's current and more peaceful use can be found on our website at www.modelrailroadclub.com The Club is open to visitors on the 1st Wed of any month, and has Annual Winter Shows on the last three Sundays in February.
Jay 17-Dec-2004 22:21
Very nice gallery. The historical photos and the 'of no historical value' article are most interesting. I've spent some time in those buildings myself. If you care to see my galleries, visithttp://artiseverywhere.blog-city.com

Thanks,
Jay
sigma 14-Aug-2004 04:42
Amazing Historical references. I never knew about the Inglis Warehouse. The Liberty Plant and I go way back to 1995 when I once threw a rave there. I love that warehouse and I pray they never take it down. Ive also taken many photos of this warehouse. Thanks so much for posting the 'of no historical value' text, I find it very interesting.

Thanks again for the gallery! Stop by my site sometime if your looking for more from this location.http://cydonian.com/photos/
Guest 09-Dec-2003 20:21
Thanks for your efforts...hope it finds its way into a reference library...best regards
AJP
Guest 27-Nov-2003 16:01
You've performed a great service to Canadian history. I hope the Ontario Archives get a copy of your photos.
Many thanks
Gavin K Watt
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