Forsyth, Robertson and Bragg
of Corkickle Engine Works, Whitehaven
1863 Advertisement. 'FORSYTH, ROBERTSON, AND BRAGG, ENGINEERS. MILLWRIGHTS, AND BOILER CORKICKLE, WHITEHAVEN, RESPECTFULLY inform the Iron fire Merchants, Coal Proprietors, Manufacturers, and the Public generally, that they have purchased the Plant, Stock-in-Trade, and the Good Will of the Business hitherto conducted on the above Premises, and they propose to carry on all Branches of Engineering and Iron Work, they earnestly solicit their patronage and support. Marine, Locomotive, and Fixed Steam Engines; Boilers, Tanks, Masts and Yards, Gearing, and other Machinery. Gas Apparatus, Healing Hot Water and Steam, Boring Machinery, Continuous Fencing, Hurdles, Railing, Agricultural Implements, &c., Made and Repaired. Castings of kinds in Brass and Iron. Glasgow and Falkirk Goods Glasgow and Falkirk Prices. All Orders fir New Machinery Repairs will be strictly at landed to, and executed with accuracy and despatch. Hematite Pig Iron used in Castings requiring great strength.[1]
1865 Advert: 'FOR SALE Several steam engines from 8 to 20 Horses Power, one 4 Horse Power Boiler, and several Turning Lathes, &c. Prices very moderate. Apply to FORSYTH, ROBERTSON, AND BRAGG, Corkickle Engine Works, Whitehaven. [2]
1866 Debtors. '...Names and descriptions of the Debtors, as in the Deed- George Forsyth, David Robertson, and Henry Bragg, all of Whitehaven, in the county of Cumberland, carrying on business together in copartnership at Whitehaven aforesaid, as Engineers and Boiler Makers, under the style or firm of Forsyth, Robertson, and Bragg....'[3]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser - Tuesday 05 May 1863
- ↑ Whitehaven News - Thursday 13 July 1865
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:11 December 1866 Issue:23196 Page:6916