1914 Whitakers Red Book: L
From Graces Guide
* LABELS, TICKETS AND TAGS
LABORATORY SUPPLIES
- See Scientific Instruments
LACE (MANUFACTURERS)
- (See Warehousemen, Lace and Fancy)
- R. Atkinson and Co
- Avery and Morton (Agents)
- Balm, Hill and Sons
- W. Bancroft and Co
- F. W. Barnes and Co
- Bastin, Merryfield and Cracknell
- Bennett, Johnson and Hayes
- Birkin and Co
- R. A. Bloodworth
- Copestake, Crampon and Co
- P. Cunningham
- W. E. and F. Dobson
- E. Doughty and Co
- Douglas and Green
- J. Fearfield
- Flersheim and Co
- Robert Fletcher and Sons
- W. and T. Fletcher
- Goodall and White
- Haddow, Aird, Steel and Co
- Fred Hammersley
- Hancock and James
- Haywards
- John Heathcoat and Co
- Higgins, Eagle and Co
- Irish Lace Depot
- M. Jacoby and Co
- Albert Mather and Co
- Murphy and Orr
- Stafford Northcote and Co
- Albert Osborne
- Partington and Norrington
- A. C. Pearse and Co
- H. and W. Plackett
- T. E. Roberts and Co
- Simon, May and Co
- W. R. Snow and Co
- L. O. Trivett
- Vickers and Hine
- William Wallis and Sons
- A. E. Wenzel
- Whitt and Bates
- A. Herbert Woolley and Co
LACE (GOLD AND SILVER)
- (See also Gold Lace)
- James Ball and Co
- Edward Stillwell and Son
LACE CURTAINS
- See Curtain Manufacturers
LACE CURTAIN FINISHERS
- See Bleachers and Finishers
LACE AND LACE CURTAIN MACHINERY
- See Textile Machinery
LACE NETS
- See Lace Manufacturers
LACES (BOOT AND SHOE)
- See Boot and Shoe Mercers
* LACQUER MAKERS
- (See also Varnish and Japan)
- W. Canning and Co
- Joseph Shorthouse and Sons
LADDERS (STEP)
LADIES OUTFITTERS
- See Outfitters (Ladies and Childrens)
LADIES TAILORS
- Jolly and Son
- William Scott and Co (Dublin)
- George Stace
* LAMPS
- (See also Electric Lamps; Cycle Accessories; Motor Accessories)
- John Badger, Cookson and Co (Railway and Ships)
- Bristol Electric Safety Lamp Works
- Carless, Capel and Leonard (Patent Benzine Safety)
- Crossleys
- Edmundsons (for Buoys, Beacons)
- Falk, Stadelmann and Co
- Kitson Empire Lighting Co
- Lucas (Motor and Cycle)
- Maxim Lamp Works
- Protector Lamp and Lighting Co
- Smiths and Co
* LAMPBLACK
* LAMPSHADES (SILK, LINEN, BEADS)
LAND AGENTS
- (See also Estate Agents; House Agents)
- Buckland and Sons
- Debenham, Tewson, Richardson and Co
- J. and H. Drew
- Edwin Fox, Bousfield, Burnetts and Baddeley
- William Glasier
- Green and Son
- Lomax, Sons and Mills
- Marten and Carnaby
- Millar, Son Co
- Mills and Milnes
- Simons and Ingamells
- Smith and Sons
- George Trollope and Sons
LANDSCAPE GARDENING
- Kelway and Son
- Lakeland Nurseries
- R. Wallace and Co
- William Wood and Son
* LANTERNS (OPTICAL) AND LANTERN SLIDES
- Bamforth and Co (Slides)
- Bausch and Lomb Optical Co
- Dunn and Taylor
- Flatters, Milborne and McKechnie
- L. Kamm and Co
- Walter Tyler
- Underwood and Underwood
LAPIDARIES
- Albert Ramsay and Co
LASTS (BOOT)
- See Boot and Shoe Mercers; Boot and Shoe Machinery
* LATHES
- Armstrong Whitworth
- Brown and Ward
- CLAM Manufacturing Co (Capstan Lathes)
- C. Redman and Sons
LAUNCHES AND BOATS
- See Boatbuilders
LAUNDRIES
- London United Laundries
- Payne and Grimes
* LAUNDRY ENGINEERS AND LAUNDRY MACHINERY
- Aublet, Harry and Co
- Thomas Bradford and Co
- G. N. Haden and Sons
- E. N. Kenworthy and Co
- J. J. Lane
- Manlove, Alliott and Co
- S. Taylor Parry
- Polysulphin Co
- Saunders and Taylor
- Smith and Paget
- Summerscales
LAW BOOKSELLERS
- (See also Booksellers)
- Stevens and Haynes
- Sweet and Maxwell
- Wildy and Sons
LAW PUBLISHERS
- See Publishers
LAW STATIONERS
- Bruce and Ford
- Burrup, Mathieson and Sprague
- Hepburn and Sons
- Kerr and Lanham
LAWN MOWERS
- See Agricultural Appliances
* LEAD CASTERS AND MANUFACTURERS (SHEET, PIG)
- Alexander, Fergusson and Co
- Baxendale and Co
- Claughton Brothers
- T. and W. Farmiloe
- Foster, Blackett and Wilson
- Hanson, Dale and Co
- Locke, Blackett and Co
- Locke, Lancaster and W. W. and R. Johnson and Sons
- Rowe Brothers and Co
- Vivian and Sons
LEAD SMELTERS
- See Smelters and Refiners
LEAD (RED AND WHITE)
- See Red Lead and White Lead
* LEAD GLAZING
* LEAD PIPE MANUFACTURERS
- T. and W. Farmiloe
- Foster, Blackett and Wilson
- Hanson, Dale and Co
- Lawson, Turnbull and Co
- Mellowes and Co
- Rowe Brothers and Co
- Vivian and Sons
* LEAD WHITE
* LEAD WOOL
LEAD WORK
- See Plumbers
LEATHER
(E = EXPORTERS; F = FACTORS; I = IMPORTERS; M = MANUFACTURERS; Mer = MERCHANTS)
- George Angus and Co (M)
- Herbert Ashman and Co (Mer)
- Samuel Barrow and Brother (Mer)
- Baxters Leather Co (M, I)
- J and T Beaven (M)
- William Beckworth and Sons (M)
- Bevington and Morris (Mer)
- F. Blake and Co (M)
- Thomas Blakeman and Son (M, Mer)
- T. N. and F. H. Briggs (M)
- British Leather Co (M)
- J. B. Brooks and Co
- Brown and Sons (Wellingborough) (M, Boot Uppers)
- John Carter and Sons (F, M)
- Cheesman, Braid and Co (M)
- Joseph Charles Coldicott (M)
- John Cox and Cos Successors (M, Upper Leather)
- Michael Cozens and Sons (Mer)
- Crawford Brothers (M, Mer)
- Josiah Croggon and Son (Mer)
- John S. Deed and Sons (M)
- William Driver and Sons (F)
- George Dutton and Sons (M)
- Thomas Evans and Son (M, Chamois)
- Albert E. Fox (Boot Heels, M, F)
- Frankenburg and Sons (M)
- Richard Gallsworthy and Sons (F)
- Garland and Co (W. B. Fenn, A.R.San.I.) (Mer)
- James Garnar and Sons (M)
- Robert Gill (M)
- Gregg and Co (F)
- T. H. Haagen, Son and Co (M)
- Paul C. Hanisch and Co (I, M)
- Haste and Brown (M)
- William Hepworth and Co (M)
- J. Hewit and Sons (F, M)
- Edward Thomas Holden and Son (M)
- Henry Ingle and Sons (F, I)
- W. L. Ingle (M, Boot Uppers)
- Johnson and Sons (I, Mer)
- King Brothers (M)
- E. Kipps and Co (M, Mer)
- William Laycock and Sons (M)
- Leathers Co (Altrincham) (M)
- Lindrea and Co (F, I)
- J. Wade Lofthouse and Co (F, I)
- John Loveland and Sons (M)
- Henry Marks and Sons (Chamois)
- William Mars and Son (M, Morocco)
- J. Meredith-Jones and Sons (M)
- James North and Sons (M)
- Nuneaton Wool and Leather Co (M)
- S. H. Parsons and Co (Mer)
- J. E. Pearse and Co (E. Penton and Son) (M)
- H. T. Pearson and Co (M)
- Edward Penton and Son (Mer)
- Pfister and Vogel Leather Co (M)
- Phipps and Son (Mer)
- George Pitts and Sons (M)
- Pocock Brothers (Mer)
- Thomas, James and Thomas Powell (F)
- R. and J. Pullman (M)
- Edward and James Richardson (M)
- Schrader, Mitchell and Weir (E, F, I, Mer)
- Scroggie Brothers (M)
- Edwin Smith and Sons (M, Mer)
- Smith, Faire and Co (Mer)
- Samuel Smith and Sons (Colne) (M)
- Charles F. Stead and Co (M)
- John Taylor, Dunford and Co (M, Mechanical)
- Turney Brothers (M, Light Leather)
- W. J. Turney and Co (M, Light Leather)
- Ullathorne and Co (Mer)
- Rowland Walker and Sons (M)
- William Walker and Sons (M)
- George Whichelow (Glace Kid, M)
- Wilkins and Denton (F)
- Thomas Wright and Co (E, I, M)
LEATHER BELTING (MACHINE)
- See Belting (Machine)
* LEATHER CLOTH
- British Leather Cloth Manufacturing Co
- British Pluviusin Co
- Franklin, Iddins and Co
- James Helme and Co
- Henry Marks and Sons
- New Pegamoid
- Northern Rubber Co (Leatherite)
- F. Reddaway and Co
LEATHER GOODS (FANCY)
- (See also Bag, Portmanteau Makers)
- Asprey and Co
- Brace, Windle, Blyth and Co
- J. B. Brooks and Co
- William Brooks (Wash Leather Goods)
- Butler Brothers
- Cheesman, Braid and Co
- Henry F. Cockill and Sons (Mechanical)
- Mark Cross
- John Dickinson and Co
- Hugo Droesse
- Fairbanks, Lavender and Son
- Heath, Machin and Co
- J. T. Huxtable and Co
- King Brothers
- John Leckie and Co
- McCartney and Green
- Ollard, Westcombe and Co
- Ormiston and Glass
- D. W. Orr and Co
- William Overton
- S. H. Parsons and Co
- Frank R. Pardow and Co
- E. Posen
- John Pound and Co
- J. C. Vickery
- Rowland Walker and Sons
- Thomas Wright and Co
LEATHERETTE AND LEATHERITE
- See Leather Cloth
LEDGERS
- See Account Book Manufacturers; Loose Leaf Ledgers
LEGGINGS MANUFACTURERS
- (See also Leather)
- Brown and Sons (Wellingborough)
- Thomas Blakeman and Son
- Crawford Brothers
- S. H. Parsons and Co
LENSES
- See Photographic Apparatus, Lenses
* LETTERS (METAL; FOR SHOP FRONTS)
- (See also Sign Writers and Sign Makers)
- J. W. Cooke and Co
- James Edwards
- Gawthorps
- Hancock and Corfield
- O. C. Hawkes
- John Lawson and Sons
- John Marston
- Roman Rim
* LETTER FILES
- Burrup, Mathieson and Sprague
- C. H. Hare and Son
- Johnstone and Co
- J. C. Konig and Ebhardt
- Letter-Filing Appliances Co
- S. Maier
- John Walker and Co
LIBRARIES
- Cawthorn and Hutt
- Mudies Select Library
- W. H. Smith and Son
LIBRARY AGENTS
- Edward G. Allen and Son
LIBRARY CONTRACTORS
- Stanley Russell and Co
* LIBRARY FURNITURE
(See also Office Fitters)
* LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES (LIFEBUOYS, LIFEBELTS)
* LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES FOR HYDRO-AEROPLANES
* LIFTS AND HOISTS
- James Carter and Sons
- Chain Belt Engineering Co
- Gimson and Co (Leicester)
- Arnold Goodwin and Sons
- Medway Safety Lift Co
- Herbert Morris
- Nalder and Nalder
- New Conveyor Co
- Otis Elevator Co
- Pertwee and Back
- Rownson, Drew and Clydesdale
- John Shaw and Sons (Salford)
- Smart and Brown
- Smith, Major and Stevens
- T. L. Smith Co
- A. and P. Steven
- R. Waygood and Co
- Yale and Towne Co
- Zimmer Conveyor Co
* LIFTING MACHINERY
- (See also Lifts and Hoists; Cranes)
- Bretts Patent Lifter Co
- Cowans, Sheldon and Co
- Herbert Morris
- Thomas Smith and Sons
- Tangyes
LIGHTERMEN AND LIGHTERAGE CONTRACTORS
- R. H. Annison
- Erith and Dartford Lighterage Co
- Flower and Everett
- Major and Field
- Manners, Cole and Co
- J. T. Slavesen and Co
- Tilbury Contracting and Dredging Co
- J. C. Wall and Co
- Edwin J. Whitley
* LIGHTHOUSE ENGINEERS
* LIGHTING ENGINEERS
- (See also Acetylene; Electric Lighting; Gas Lighting)
- Henry Hope and Sons
- James Keith and Blackman Co
- F. C. Nestler
- James Stott and Co
- William Sugg and Co
* LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS
* LIME (MANUFACTURERS; MERCHANTS)
- Breconshire Coal and Lime Co
- Brent Brick and Lime Works
- Owners of Garforth Colliery
- Greaves, Bull and Lakin
- Kaye and Co
- W. E. Knight
- Lawford and Sons
- Joseph S. Peters
- J. H. Sankey and Son
- Albert Turner and Son
- Sir Hedworth William, Fulwell Lime Works
* LIME JUICE
* LIMESTONE
- Bolckow, Vaughan and Co
- Owners of Garforth Colliery
- Hanson, Brown and Co
- Pease and Partners
LINE MANUFACTURERS
- See Rope; Twine
LINES (FISHING)
- See Fishing Rods and Tackle
LINEN BLEACHERS
- See Bleachers
LINEN DRAPERS
- See Drapers and Silk Mercers; also Linens, Damasks
LINENS, DAMASKS
- Thomas Adair and Son
- William Adams and Co
- R. Atkinson and Co
- Bradford Manufacturing Co
- Broadway Damask Co
- Brookfield Linen Co
- John S. Brown and Sons
- Richard Buckton and Son
- Castleisland Linen Co
- Douglas and Green
- D. J. T. Gray and Co
- Gribbon Brothers.
- T. H. Hambleton
- Jonathan Harris and Sons
- Hay and Robertson
- Hillsborough Linen Co
- Ireland Brothers
- W. G. Irving and Co
- Thomson Kelly and Co (Linen Drills and Imperials)
- James Kenyon and Son
- William Liddell and Co
- Lindsay, Thompson and Co
- McCaw, Allan and Co
- McCrum, Watson and Mercer
- S. T. Maclean
- James Mathewson and Son
- Murphy and Orr
- W. R. Nelson and Co
- Paterson, Baxter and Co
- Ritchie and Eason
- Robinson and Cleaver
- John Shields and Co
- Simpson and Godlee
- J. and J. Smart
- Audley Sparrow and Read
- Thomas Taylor and Co
- Thomas Taylor and Sons (Barnsley)
- Walpole Brothers
- John Wilson and Son, Belfast
- York Street Flax Spinning Co
LINEN THREAD
- See Thread
LINEN YARN MERCHANTS
- See Yarn Agents and Merchants
LINING MANUFACTURERS
- Edmund Bell and Co
- J. Benn and Co
- J. Benn (junior)
- P. Booth and Co
- Chadwick and Smith
- Arthur Davy
- Charles Duckworth (Dyed Linings)
- Ferguson Brothers
- A. Hind and Sons
- Kellett, Woodman and Co
- Law, Russell and Co
- E. Muff and Co
- Parker, Lord and Co
- Paulsen, Koedt and Co
- J. F. and H. Roberts
- Henry Royston and Co
- Scott, Knapton and Co
- Charles Wade and Co
- Joseph Wood and Co
- Woodhouse, Hambly and Co
* LINOLEUM MANUFACTURERS
- Barry, Ostlere and Shepherd
- V. Behar and Co
- Linoleum Manufacturing Co
- Michael Nairn and Co
- Potts and Ward
- James Williamson and Son
LINSEED OIL AND CAKE
- See Oil Refiners and Manufacturers; Oil Cake
* LIQUEURS
- Berry Brothers and Co
- Chalie, Richards, Holdsworth and Co
- Collier and Co
- Deans, Logan and Co
- James Hawker and Co
- George Idle, Chapman and Co
- Liebermann, Bellstedt and Co
- John E. McPherson and Son
- Humphrey Taylor and Co
LIQUID FUEL FURNACES AND INSTALLATIONS
- See Furnace Builders; Oil Engines
LIQUORICE REFINERS AND MANUFACTURERS
LITHOGRAPHERS
- (See also Printers)
- E. J. Arnold and Son
- Artists Illustrators
- Brumby and Clarke
- Chorlton and Knowles
- Alfred Couldrey and Co
- W. S. Cowell
- J. Curwen and Sons
- Field, Sons and Co
- Greenslade and Co
- Hancock and Corfield
- Charles Harrap and Co
- Horton and Arlidge
- Hughes and Harber
- Donald Macbeth
- McCorquodale and Co
- McLagan and Cumming (Chromo-Litho)
- Metchim and Son
- W. H. Moss and Sons
- B. T. Ord
- Partridge and Cooper
- J. Peach and Sons
- William Pollard and Co
- Andrew Reid and Co
- Robinson and Sons
- Hudson Scott and Sons
- Smith and Ebbs
- Spottiswoode and Co
- George Stewart and Co
- James Truscott and Son
- Waterlow Brothers and Layton
- Whitehead, Morris and Co
LITHOGRAPHIC MATERIAL
- See Artists Colours and Materials; Drawing Office Materials; Printers Engineers
LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTERS
- See Printers
LIVE STOCK (SHIPPERS, IMPORTERS)
- John Anderson and Sons
- Newland, Tarlton and Co
LIVERY SPECIALISTS
- See Tailors; Clothiers
LLOYDS AGENTS
- (See also Shipping Agents)
- John Bovey and Co
- Orlando Davis and Co
- M. Glynn and Sons
- Leask and Co
LOAN AND DISCOUNT OFFICES
- Mutual Loan Fund Association
* LOCK AND LATCH MAKERS
- John Badger, Cookson and Co
- J. and E. Bates and Sons
- William Beard and Son (Trunk and Case Locks)
- Bramah and Co
- Chatwood Safe Co
- Chubb and Sons Lock and Safe Co
- Colledge and Bridgen
- Richard Cooper and Son
- Hobbs, Hart and Co
- Archibald Kenrick and Sons
- W. and R. Leggott
- H. Mitchell
- Cyrus Price and Co
- Jeremiah Smith and Son
- H. and T. Vaughan
- Joseph Waine and Co
- Wootton Brothers and Radford
- Yale and Towne Co
* LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
- Aveling and Porter (Road Locomotives)
- Avonside Engine Co
- W. G. Bagnall
- Andrew Barclay, Sons and Co
- Bassett-Lowke (Model Engines)
- Beyer-Peacock
- John Bradley and Co
- Thomas Green and Son
- R. and W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Co
- Hudswell, Clarke and Co
- Hunslet Engine Co
- Kerr, Stuart and Co
- Kitson and Co
- Manning, Wardle and Co
- Frank Munn
- North British Locomotive Co
- Robert Stephenson and Co
LONGCLOTHS AND SHIRTINGS
- (See also Cotton)
- James Ambler and Co
- David and John Anderson
- T. and H. Blamires
- Forbes and Co
- Gibraltar Mill Co
- John Hind and Co
- Horrockses, Crewdson and Co
- Thomas Hyde and Co
- James Kenyon and Son
- J. Parkyn and Co
- R. and J. Partington
- F. W. Staveley and Co
- Virgoe, Middleton and Co
- Walker Brothers
- Welsh Flannel Manufacturing Co
- Wright Hamer and Sons
* LOOKING GLASS
* LOOM MAKERS (POWER)
- Atherton Brothers
- British Northrop Loom Co
- John Crossley (Jacquard)
- Robert Hall and Sons, Bury
- George Hattersley and Sons
- George Hodgson
- Ernest Lehmann
- David Sowden and Sons
* LOOSE LEAF LEDGERS
- Burrup, Mathieson and Sprague
- Chorlton and Knowles
- C. H. Hare and Son
- Hudson and Kearns
- John Walker and Co
* LOOSE LEAF METALS AND FITTINGS
* LUBRICANTS (OIL-LESS)
* LUBRICATING OILS (MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS) AND GREASES
- Leslie Allan and Co
- S. Bowley and Son
- Carless, Capel and Leonard
- John Carwardine and Son
- Chesebrough Manufacturing Co
- P. Moir Crane and Co
- Dellingburn Oil and Chemical Co
- Robert Farrow and Co
- Grindley and Co
- C. H. Handasyde and Co
- Henzell Oil Co
- Thomas Hinshelwood and Co
- J. H. and S. Johnson
- W. and H. Johnson
- Kosmo-Lubric Oil Co
- James Light and Son
- Lubricating and Fuel Oils
- William Lynd and Co
- P. D. Mitchell
- Phoenix Supply Co
- Ragosine and Co
- Rousselot and Cie
- Sissons Brothers and Co, of Hull
- Smith and Forrest
- Snowdon, Sons and Co
- Spurrier, Glazebrook and Co
- Stephenson Brothers
- Richard Torkington
- Vulcan Oil Co (Leicester)
- C. C. Wakefield and Co
- Matthew Wells and Co
- Wilkinson, Heywood and Clark
* LUBRICATORS
- C. Garside and Sons
- Rimington Brothers
- Snowdon, Sons and Co
- United States Metallic Packing Co
- C. C. Wakefield and Co
- W. Westley and Sons