Difference between revisions of "William Park and Co"
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1914 Manufacturers of forgings, spades and shovels. <ref>[[1914 Whitakers Red Book]]</ref> | 1914 Manufacturers of forgings, spades and shovels. <ref>[[1914 Whitakers Red Book]]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 12:47, 14 February 2019
of Clarington Forge, Wigan.
Forgemasters and tool manufacturers.
1787 Established
Formerly James Bimson
1914 Manufacturers of forgings, spades and shovels. [1]
1922 Principals: Sidney Richmond Park and John Richmond. Specialities: Forgings, Spades and Shovels. Patents: In connection with Spades and Shovels.
1969 William Park and Co (Forgemaster) was merged with Dobson Hardwick, both of whom were substantial makers of roof props for underground mines; the new company Dobson Park Industries would be owned 50:50 by the 2 constituent companies[2]
See Also
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Sources of Information
- ↑ 1914 Whitakers Red Book
- ↑ The Times, Mar 19, 1969