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G. Betjemann and Sons

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of 36-44 Pentonville Road, London, N. (1922)

Telephone: 2092. Cables: Betjemann, London (1929)

  • 1922 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Small Cabinets, Cigar and Cigarette Boxes, Silver-mounted Onyx and other stone goods, Silver-mounted Glass and China, Tantalus Stands, Locking Bottles. (Stand No. D.24) [1]
  • 1929 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Small Fitted Tables and Cabinets, Silver-mounted China, Glass, Onyx and Stone Goods, Tantaus Stands, Locking Bottles, Brush Sets, Boxes and High-class Presentation Articles in Shagreen and Ivory. (Stand No J.76) [2]
  • Note: Sir John Betjeman (1906-1984), Poet Laureate, was a direct descendent (? Great-Grandson) of George Betjemann - the first of the family to arrive in the UK from Germany. During the First World War, Sir John dropped the last 'n' from his surname.


[edit] Sources of Information

  1. 1922 British Industries Fair p8
  2. 1929 British Industries Fair p20