of Angel Road, Edmonton, London.
- 1843 Thomas Glover invented the original diaphragm gas meter.
- 1897 Company founded.
- 1897 Public company.
- 1897 T. Glover and Co manufactured Gas Meters at the Gothic Works.
- The company later amalgamated with R. and A. Main gas stove makers.
- During the 20th century they became one of the largest manufacturers of gas cookers in the UK.
- A new factory was built in 1951 on part of the Gothic Works.
- 1961 Manufacturers of domestic gas and electrical appliances, catering equipment and meters. 3,500 employees.
- 1965 The business was taken over by Thorn Electrical Industries.
- Production ceased in 1983.
- Note:
- See also: Thomas Glover and Co
Sources of Information
- [1] Wikipedia
- 1961 Dun and Bradstreet KBE