and William Abell Ltd, of Brook Street Iron Works, Derby
1851 Silk throwing machinery 'recently erected' by William Abell, the property of Thompson and Co, Cavnedish Street, Derby, advertised for sale [1]
Iron and brass founders, makers of a variety of machines. [2]
c.1872 Asked Henry Davey to join them but he declined. Abells set up Sun Foundry works for Davey in Leeds.
c.1906 Single cylinder steam engine for Derby Malt Vinegar Co. Removed to Derby Industrial Museum in 1986.[3]
1910 William Abell of Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, died on 22 October, aged 66.[4]