Large Factory for Biscuit Works. Devonshire Road Blackpool

Bee Bee Biscuits had originated in 1922 as the Blackpool Biscuit Company. Selling its brandy snap and Shrewsbury biscuits locally, it quickly expanded and in 1924 not only introduced travelling salesmen but had to move to larger premises. In 1931 Lesme Ltd, which were based in Willesden, London, acquired control of the company and, as chairman, Leslie Atwell moved the registered office to London, while production continued at Blackpool. Eight and a half acres of land was purchased in 1932 and a new factory building was erected in Devonshire Road, Blackpool, to which production transferred two years later. Bee Bee became one of the pioneers of pre‑packed biscuits, which up until 1933 had largely been sold loose or in tins. In 1938 Lyons secured nearly 54 per cent of the Bee Bee Biscuit Company.

Reference    Builder 19 August 1932 Page 304
Reference    Builder 4 November 1932 Page 796 – tenders
Reference    Builder 15 September 1933 Page 444
Reference    RIBA Journal 3 April 1939 page 572