Forster and Gregory
Lonesome Chemical Works, Streatham Common, London, S.W.
Indiarubber Chemists
Established in 1852 by W. G. Forster
1878 Paris Exhibition. 'Foster and Gregory, manufacturing chemists, of Lonesome Chemical Works, Streatham Common, show general chemicals, chemicals specially prepared for the use of India rubber manufacturers'[1]
1899 'William George Forster, managing director of Messrs. Forster and Gregory (Limited), said that he was a chemist by profession'[2]
1914 Directors: Alfred L. Biggs, H. G. Brown, and W. G. Forster (Managing Director). Premises: Cover six acres, originally a large farmyard. Staff About thirty-five. Agency: 57, Dickinson Street, Manchester. Specialities: All Colours and Solvents for Indiarubber. Awards: Prize Medal, Paris, 1878; London, 1881; Bradford, 1882.