1949 British Industries Fair: Company L

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LACE WEB SPRING Co., Ltd., The Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.20Sandiacre, Nr. Nottingham. Teleph. : Sandiacre 2133-4.—Manufacturers of " Buoyant " Spring Interior, Upholstered Base and Overlay Mattresses.

LADERMAN, M. & H., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.23fa. 142-146, Old Street, London, E.C.l Teleph. : Clerkenwell 7711—2.— Manufacturers of “ Dalmah Quality Clothing " with a wide range of Exclusive Patterns, Covering Men's Topcoats, Lounge Suits, and Sportswear for Home and Export Trade.

LAKEMAN, A. H., (Printing Machinery & Appliances), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. F.2I. Eyot Works, St. Peter's Square, King Street, London, W.6. Teleph. : Riverside 5262. Cables : " Alakeman, Hammer, London."—Manufacturers of the " Supermatic" New High Speed Crown Size Automatic Stop Cylinder Letterpress Machine, revolutionary patented features, self-contained unit, perfect register up to maximum speed of 4,000 impressions per hour.

LAMBERT (London), Ltd, Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. G.58, Berkley Ro^d, Chalk Farm, London, N.W.l. Teleph. : Primrose 5902. Cables : " Trebmal, London."—Manufacturers of Pianofortes.

LAMBERT, Walter, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor. Stand No. K.637, Glamis Street and 1, Spencer Street, Bognor Regis, Sussex. Teleph. : Bognor Regis 1280. Cables : ” Exquisart, Bognor Regis.”—Manufacturers of the ” Exquisart ” series of Lampshades for all Domestic Lighting Purposes.

LAMBERT, Walter, & Sons, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. L.20Sports Department, Spring Bank, Nelson, Lancs. Teleph. : Nelson 870-1. Cables: “Lambert, Nelson.”—Manufacturers of Cricket Bats, Stumps; Tennis and Badminton Rackets ; Dart Boards ; Table Tennis Tables, Bats, Nets ; Juvenile Cricket Bats and Stumps. Educational Equipment and Domestic Wood ware.

LAMBOURNES (B’ham.), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.46I. 170-2, Great Hampton Row, Birmingham, 19. Teleph. : Birmingham Central 1107-8. Cables: “Solitaire, Birmingham.”—Manufacturers of “ Sophos ” Men’s Wear Accessories, Braces, Belts, Suspenders, Armbands, Jewellery, Studs, Links, Tie-Slides ; “ Piccadilly ” Expanding Metal Armbands ; Small Articles and Parts in Textiles, Leather, Metal and Plastics to Customers’ Specifications. (British Jewellers' Association Composite Stand.}

LAMKIN, W. J., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.69Gresham House, Kings Road, Brighton, 1. Teleph. : Brighton 4381.— Manufacturers of and Sole Agents for Period Reproduction Furniture in Walnut and Mahogany. “ Decolac ” Hand-Painted Furniture, Occasional Tables, Nests of Tables, Trays, Screens, Mirrors, etc. Bracket, Floor Standard, and Table Lamps.

LAMSON PARAGON SUPPLY Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Paragon Works, London, E.16. Teleph. : Albert Dock “ Plaudit, Telex, London.”—Manufacturers of Precision Printed Continuous Accounting Forms for use with Teleprinters, Tabulating, Billing and Addressing Machines, Typewriters and Autographic Registers. Carbac and Carbon Copy Sets, Books and Forms. Continuous Form Decollators and Detachers.

LANCASHIRE HANDBAG Co., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.20 Castle Works, Schofield Street, Oldham, Lancs. Teleph. : Oldham, Main 6028-9. Cables : “ Handbags, Oldham.” Factories: Oldham and Burnley. London Showrooms: J. Florsheim, & Co., Ltd., 106-112, Regent Street, W.L—Manufacturers of Ladies’ Handbags of every Description, in Leather and Imitation Leather. For Home and Export.

LANDAU, M. J., & Sons, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.60376, Brewer Street, Golden Square, London, W.l. Teleph. : Gerrard 3404-5. Cables : “ Landaufab, London.’'—Producers of Woollens and Worsteds for Men’s and Women’s Wear. Home and Export.

LANG, Jules, & Son Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. S.35 96, Hatton Garden London, E.C.L Teleph.: Holborn 8687. Cables: “Assorted, Phone, London.” Also Manchester and Longport.—Concessionaires for various Glass Manufacturers whose production comprises Domestic Glassware of every description and all types of Bottles.

LANG PEN Co., Ltd., The Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.55 Hope Street Works, Liverpool, 1. Teleph. : Liverpool, Royal 1065-6 and 3631-2-3-4. Cables: “Faultless, Liverpool.” T Brewer Street, London, W.l. Teleph. ; Gerrard ** Golnib, Piccy, London.”—;Manufacturers of Gold Pens and Propelling Pencils for Home and Export.

LANKRO CHEMICALS, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Bentcliffe Works, Salters Lane, Eccles, Lancs. 1686 and 7. Cables : “ Lankro, Eccles, Manchester.’ Pigment Colours, Finishes, Oils, Bates for Leather. Wetting, Scouring Agents for Textiles. Plasticisers and Colours for Plastics, Cables, Paints. Fur Dressing Oils. Anti-froth Compounds for Yeast. Sulphated Fatty Alcohols.

LAPORTE CHEMICALS, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. B.37 Luton, Beds. Teleph. : Luton 4390. Cables : Laporte, Luton.—Manufacturers of Hydrogen Peroxide, Sodium Percarbonate, Sodium Perborate, Persulphates, Persalts, Barium Compounds, Blanc Fixe, Barium Carbonate, Barium Chloride, Barium Sulphate X-Ray, Sodium Acid Phosphates, Sulphated Fatty Alcohols, Alkaline Cleaners, Sodium Sulphide.

LA REINE HAIR WAVER & CURLER Co. (1936), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stands No. D.48 & D.49 106, Upper Tooting Road, London, S.W.17. Teleph. : Balham 6694 and 6695. Cables : “ Lareine, Toot, London./’—Manufacturers of Hairdressing Hydraulic and Non-Hydraulic Chairs, Dryers, Permanent Waving Machines, Steamers, Sterilisers, Manicure Tables, Trolleys, Dental Chairs, Chiropody Tubular and Hydraulic and Non-Hydraulic Chairs, Steriliser Combination Radiant Heat Lamps, Optical Chairs.

LARKIN Bros. (London’s Commercial Photographers), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. G.39b. 201, High Holborn, London, W.C.l. Teleph. : Holborn 6871. Cables: “ Fotolarks, Westcent, London,”—Producers of high-class Photographs of every description for the Business Man in London and the Provinces. Photographs of Goods for Export, Catalogues, Exhibitions, etc. Enlargements, Lantern Slides, Quantity Printing. Exhibition Stands Photographed.

LAWRENCE, Thomas, (Longton), Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. S.27Falcon Works, Waterloo Street, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Teleph. : Longton 3728.—Manufacturers of Fancy Earthenware, including Vases, Posies, Novelties, Novelty Table Lines, Lamp Bases, etc.

LAWSON, WARD & GAMMAGE, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.455 Berry House, 4, Berry Street, Clerkenwell, London, E.C.L Teleph. : Clerkenwell 4146. Cables : “ Lagaros, London."—Manufacturers of Gem Rings, Wedding Rings, Signet Rings, Links, Bracelets, Diamond Watches, and General Jewellery in Gold, Silver and Platinum. Bullion Dealers.

LAWSON, Wm., & Sons (Tanners), Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stands No. R.70 & R.83 Leeds Road, Otley, Yorks. Teleph. : Otley 2321. Cables : “ Lawsons, Otley.”—Manufacturers of Full Cod Oil Dressed Chamois Leather, Shoe Linings, Plain and Embossed Skivers, Gloving Leather, Clothing Leather, Coloured Plain and Embossed Sheep, Natural Linings, Crust Skivers.

LAWTON, T. H., & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-52621, Beswick Street, Manchester, 4. Teleph. : Manchester, Collyhurst 3061-2. Cables : “ Shelter, Manchester."—Manufacturers of Umbrellas, Sunshades, Umbrella Components, Sports Wear, Overalls, etc.

LAZARUS, Harold A. Olympia, Ground. 33, Conway Street, Fitzroy Square, London, W.l.— Manufacturers of “ Diamondset " Paste, Marcasite and Zircon Jewellery, Antique and Modern Designs, xviith and xviiith century style Mounting of Old-cut Roses, Amethysts, Garnets and other stones. {British Jewellers* Association. Composite Stand.}

LEA BRIDGE RUBBER WORKS, Ltd. Olympia, 3rd Floor, Stand No. N.I 17 Lea Bridge, London, E.5. Teleph. : Amherst 5015-6. Cables : ** Lea- rubber, Hack, London."—Manufacturers of ** Learubber " Toy Balloons, Moulded Rubber Toys, ** Rubbabubble " Novelty Balloons, Playballs, Airbeds, Baby Pants, Fine Cut Sheet, Tobacco Pouch Linings, Meteorological Balloons, Sports Equipment, Suspender Pads, Adhesives, Surgical Cot Sheeting, Tubing.

LEA & PERRINS, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. T.34Worcester. Teleph. : Worcester 800-1. Cables : Leaper, Worcester.*'— Manufacturers of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce.

LEABANK CHAIRS, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. E.I651, Churchfields, Broxbourne, Herts. Teleph. : Hoddesdon 3031. Cables : ” Leabank, London.”—Manufacturers of ” Leabank ” Working Chairs for offices, factories, drawing offices, telephonists. Fully adjustable to support the worker in correct and comfortable relationship to the work. Metal frames with wooden or upholstered seats.

LEACOCK & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.5293, Soho Square, London, W.l. Teleph.: Gerrard 6259. Cables: ** Leacoyted, London.”—Manufacturers of Decorative household Linens. Highest quality Machine Embroidery made on Irish Linen. Exclusively designed and produced in our Belfast factory. Table and Dining Cloths, Napkins, Luncheon Sets, Traycloths, etc.

LEADER METAL INDUSTRIES (1938), Ltd., Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. E.43 Bridge Works, Clinton Street East, Nottingham. Teleph. : Nottingham 42341-2 and 45179. Cables : Leadermet, Nottingham.”—Manufacturers of Office and Typists Chairs, Industrial and Stacking Chairs, Executive and Clerical Type Chairs, Workstools, Bus, Coach, and Car Seating. Manufacturers of Steel Tables, Shelving and Metal Office Furniture. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.95Manufacturers of “ Leader Coachbuilt County Type Perambulators, Pramettes, Suncars, Invalid Carriages, Push Chairs and Runabouts, high grade Mechanical Wheeled and Clockwork Toys, Tricycles Dolls Perambulators.

LEATHER CLOTH Co., Ltd., The Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. 39 and 41, Cannon Street, London, E.C.4. Teleph. : City 3737. ” Crocketts, Cent, London.”—Manufacturers of Crocketts ” Ledo ” Synthede ” (Plastic) Leather Cloths for Baby Carriages Upholstery, Ships Furniture, Motor Vehicles, Travel Goods, Bar Seating, etc.

LEATHER, FOOTWEAR & ALLIED INDUSTRIES EXPORT CORPORATION, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.I81, Cathedral Street, London, S.E.l. Teleph. : Hop 0703 and 3766. Cables : ” Lindscorp, Boroh, London.”—Organisers of the Leather Industries Section. A non-trading organisation, the Corporation assists and develops the export trade of British leather, footwear, leather goods and gloves.

LEATHER GOODS ” (W. B. Tattersall, Ltd.) Earls Court, 43-44, Shoe Lane, London, E.C.4. Teleph. : ” Unitrader, London.”—Publishers of a Trade Goods and Allied Trades. Worldwide circulation. Advertising Rates on application. Subscription 17s. 6d. per annum, post free. Also Publishers of ” The Overseas Buyers Guide.”

LEATHER PRODUCTS (Yorkshire) Co. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. L.24 Calder Works, Horbury. Teleph. : Horbury 335.—Manufacturers of Footballs, Boxing Gloves, Batting Gloves, Holdalls, Cricket Bags, Tennis Bags, Lawn Bowls Cases, Ruc-sacs, School Satchels, Shinguards, Punchballs, Medicine Balls, Straps and Toy Reins.

LEE Bros. (Overwear), Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.129Queen Street Works, 54, Regina Street, Camden Town, London, N.W.l. Teleph.: Euston 1051-2. Cables: ” Paramatta, Norwest, London.”— Manufacturers of Ladies' and Men's gold medal Waterproof Riding and Walking Coats. Ladies’ ” Motoluxe ” Fur . Fabric Coats. ” Motoluxe ” Motor Rugs. Baby Carriage Rugs.

LEE, George, & Sons, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.GIO. Spinners and Dyers, Wakefield, Yorks. Teleph. : Wakefield 2211-2-3. Cables : “ Leemont, Wakefield.” London Office: 4, London Wall Buildings, E.C.2.—Manufacturers of “ Target ” Hand Knitting Wools. Brands : ” Cherub,” ” Campanula,” ** Leemont Crepe,” ” Diamond,” ” Clover Boucle,” ” Dunraven,” ” Curlilocks,” ” Beacon.” Also Knitting Instruction Leaflets. Selling arrangements n all markets.

LEE, George, & Co. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.I55 Mary Street, Sheffield, 1. Teleph. : Sheffield 22896. Pewter

LEE PRODUCTS (Great Britain), Ltd. Olympia, ” Radio House,” 48, East Street, Brighton, 6515-6.—Manufacturers of Radio Kits, Amplifiers, Coil Packs, Tuning Coils, Transformers, Chokes, Field Coils, Gramophone Motors, L.P. Booklets, R.K.C. Booklets, Receivers, Radio Gramophones, Car Radio Aerials, Speakers, Cabinet Speakers, Radio Cabinets, Components, Accessories.

LEEDALL MANUFACTURING Co. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. D.3650, Ormside Street, London, S.E.15. Teleph. : New Cross 2985. Cables : ” Leedall, London.”—Manufacturers of 333 ” Brand of Eau de Cologne and Lavender Water, Bath Crystals packed in special and fancy containers. Floral Perfumes, General Toiletries and Liquid Soap Shampoo.

LEEK, E. & J., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.305 Empire Works, Livery Street, Birmingham. Teleph. : Birmingham, Central 7688. Cables: ” Leek, Birmingham.” Showroom : Diamond House, Hatton Garden, London, E.C.l.— Manufacturers of ” Keep-Hot” Tea Sets, Holloware, Useful Table and Gift Articles, Mounted Glass and Pottery, Cigarette Cases in E.P.N.S., Chromium and Stainless Steel in Exclusive Designs.

LEEK & PEARCE, Ltd., 20, Hockley Hill, Hockley, Birmingham, 18. Teleph. : Northern 1713.—Manufacturers of Combination Lighter and Cigarette Cases, Automatic Lighters, Souvenir Articles, Tobacconists Sundries, Cigarette Cases and Smokers' Requisites. (^British Jewellers' Association Composite Stand].

LEET, W., & Son, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.78Curtain Road, London, E.C.2. Teleph. : Bishopsgate 2104. Cables: ” Sunresta, Finsquare, London.”—Manufacturers of ” Sunresta ” Bedding. Spring Interior Mattresses, Spring Interior Mattress Supports, Upholstered Divans with wood or metal frames, Divans with Drawers, Hair Mattresses, Down and Feather Pillows,

LEHMAN, E., & Co., Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No N.I6. St George Works, Totteridge Lane, London, N.20. Teleph. : Hillside 4088. —Manufacturers and Producers of Draughts, Dominoes, Chess, Poker Chips, Darts, Cribbage Pegs, Cribbage Boards, Dice, Counters, Games Accessories, etc.

LEICESTER, LOVELL & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. X.45a North Baddesley, Southampton. Teleph. : Rownhams 363—5. Cables: “ Stronglu, Southampton.”—Manufacturers of “ Casco ” Casein and Resin Glues for Plywood, Furniture and General Joinery. Paper Glues and Adhesives for Special Purposes. “ Thor ” Synthetic Resin Core Binder for Foundry work. Synthetic Resin Wood Primers.

LEIGH KNIGHT (Bradford), Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.60033-37, University Street, London, W.C.l. Teleph. : Euston 6881. Cables: “ Eloquently, Phone, London.”—Producers of “ Peach Bloom ” Fabrics for Women’s and Children’s Wear and “ Regitex ’* Cloths for men.

LEIGHTON POTTERY, Ltd., The Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. S.34Orme Street, Burs^em, Stoke-on-Trent. Teleph : Stoke-on-Trent 84561. Cables : “ Le-Pot, Biirslem.”—Manufacturers of Earthenware.

LEN, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.7 13, Water Lane, Maidstone, Kent. Teleph. : Maidstone 2823. Cables : “ Len, Maidstone.'’—Manufacturers of the patented “ Len ” sorbo rubber suspension seated Lounge and Fireside Chairs, Bedchairs, Bed Settees, Fireside Chairs, Three-Piece Upholstered Suites, Bedside Tables and other Occasional Furniture.

LENNARD & TRACEY, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.60I 6-7, St. Dunstan’s Lane, London, E.C.3. Teleph. : Mansion House 1740. Cables : “ Lentracy, London.”—Producers of “ Lentrac ” (Regd. Trademark) Proofed and Coated Fabrics for Rain and Sportswear (Single, Double Texture Waterproof Piece Goods, Gabardines, Poplins, etc.). Hospital Sheetings, Leather Cloths, Motor Hoodings. “ Ven tile ” Fabrics. Cotton Piece Goods (Cambrics, Flannelettes, Shirtings,. Linings, etc.).

LEONARD I, G., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.I262 and 4, Elthorne Road, Holloway, London, N.19. Teleph. : Archway 1124-5.—Manufacturers of “Walt Disney” Characters, Book Ends, Artistic Statuettes, Advertising Models. Moulds for Trades and Modelling. Electrical Reading Lamps, Enrichments, Decorative Mirrors, Vases, Wall Plaques, Ashtrays, Alabaster Ware.

LESLIE & ARNOLD, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.60725, New North Road, Huddersfield. Teleph. : Huddersfield 5705-6. Cables : “ Twinala, Huddersfield.”—Manufacturers of Woollen and Worsted Piece Goods.

LESSAR Bros., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. C.I27Lesbro Works, Hylton Street, Birmingham, 18. Teleph. : Birmingham, Northern 2234-5-6. Cables : “ Lesbro, Birmingham.”—Manufacturers of all types of Single Vision and Bifocal Ophthalmic Lenses. Cellulose Acetate and Metal Frames. Gold-Filled Rimless Mountings. IMetal-Bodied, Spring-Lid and Soft Leather Spectacle Cases. Sun Glasses. Comprehensive Prescription Manufacturing Facilities. t

LESSER, S., & Sons (1928), Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.48I Town Hall Buildings, Mare Street, Hackney, London, E.8. West End Showrooms : 3-5, Swallow Place, Hanover Square, London, W.l. Teleph Amherst 6321.—Sole Agents for '‘. Pluro ” Electro Plated Ware. (British Jewellers' Association Composite Stand}.

LESTER, K. <& B. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.46I. 31, Hatton Garden, London, E.C.L Teleph. : Holborn 9904 and 5754.— Manufacturers of Hand Framed Real Cameos, Cultured Pearls, Imitation Pearls, Necklet Chains, Curb Bracelets, Cocktail J Gold Earrings, Bangles, 9 ct. Earrings, Watch Bracelets, Coloured Stone Brooches. (British Jewellers' Association Composite Stand}.

LESWEIN PIANOS, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. G.34 118, Duncombe Road, Highgate, London, N.19. Teleph. : Archway 1758. Cables : ” Leswein, London.'’—Manufacturers of Pianos and Music Stools.

LETHABY, W., & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. F.7 124-132, Clerkenwell Road, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Terminus 1104.— Manufacturers of ** Leda" Numbering Machines^ Hand and Treadle Operated, for Type High Printing Presses, Rotary Presses, Automatic Chase for Security Printing, Counters, Percussion Presses and Heads for Marking Metal, Dating Machines, Engraving.

LETHBRIDGE, S. J., (Plymouth), Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.I20 The Cooperage, Sutton Wharf, Plymouth. Teleph. : Plymouth 60121-2. Cables : “ Casks, Plymouth.”—Manufacturers of or Producers of^Coopered Plant Tubs and Stands, Log and Coal Buckets, Rumbreaker, Umbrella Stands, Mess Kegs, Cocktail Cabinets and Bar Furniture, Naval Lamps, Small Wooden Gifts, manufactured from old ships’ wood and metal.

LETTS, Charles, & Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.75Diary House, London, S.E.l. Teleph. : Hop 3426-7-8-9. Cables : ** Diarists, Sedist, London.”—Manufacturers of Diaries, Note, Address and Loose Leaf Books, Calendars, Greeting Cards, Fancy Leather Goods, ** Wondersign " Display Cabinets, ” Wypoff " Erasible Writing Tablets.

LEVIN Bros. & Co. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-631Middle Pavement, Nottingham. Teleph. : Nottingham 44541-2-3. Cables : Levbroco, Nottingham.”—Manufacturers of Lace Curtains and Nets. Also Lace Dinner Cloths, Bedspreads, etc., Dress Nets, Plain and Fancy Allovers, Panel-Nets, Sandfly Nets, Filet-Nets, Brise-Bise, Store- Curtains, Sarrav-Nets, Cotton and Rayon.

LEVINE & Son, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground. 19-21, Commercial Street, Aidgate, London, E.l. 4507-8-9.—Specialists in Coathangers and Garment Rails for all trades. Wall Fixtures and Counters of every description. Models in Papier Mache or Composition for every type of display.

LEWDOWN, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.437High Lee Mill, Werneth, Oldham, Lancs. Teleph. : Oldham Main, 1234. Cables : “ Ludex, Oldham.”—Manufacturers of ” Ludex ” Brand Dusters, Dishcloths, Stockinette Cleaning Cloths, Rolls, Beef Bags, Towels, Teacloths, Engineers Rags, Cleaning Waste, Knitted Surgical Fabrics, Furniture, Car and Car Seat Covers, Yellow Polishers, Yarns, Cotton and Rayon.

LEWIS, ROSE & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.264Bowling Green Street, Sheffield, 3. Teleph. : Sheffield 23127. Cables: Debesco, Sheffield.”—Manufacturers of Table Cutlery, Carvers, Breads and Sundry Lines, various qualities of Spoons and Forks, Fish Eaters, Cabinets of Cutlery, E.P.N.S. Tea Sets, Trays, etc., in modern and reproduction styles. Hotels supplies.

LEXEL, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. T.32a Royal Forest Factory, Coleford, Glos. ; and at Duke Street House, Oxford Street, London, W.l. Telephs. : Coleford 3201 and (London) Mayfair 6221. Cables : ” Carter, Coleford.”—Manufacturers and Sole Agents for Soda Fountain and Milk Bar Equipment, Electric Mixers, Cream Aerators, Paper Drinking Cups, Refrigerated Drink Dispensers. Measures for Wines, Spirits and Liqueurs. Dispensers for Soap, Disinfectant, Inks, Dyes, and other liquids.

LIEBETRUTH, Fred, Ltd. Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.78la, Factory, Angel Road Colony, Edmonton, London, N.I8. Teleph. : Tottenham 4887. Cables : “Eflieb, London."'—Manufacturers of Students* and Children’s Water Colours, Paintboxes, suitable for all Overseas Markets. Artists’ Brushes, Tinprinters, Enamellers, Metal Stampers.

LIDDIATT, A. W., & Co., Ltd. Olympia, 3rd Floor, Stand No. N.I0223, Wilson Street, London, E.C.2. Teleph. : Metropolitan 9311-2. Cables : ” Awlidd, London.”—Sole Agents for ” Awlco ” Quality Toys of distinction, ** Picabrix ” Constructional Sets, Plastic Floating Toys, ” Tubu- phones ” Musical Toys, Tricson ” productions, ** Roco ” Harmless Rifle, ** Tinyflo ” Pump, ” Canterdown ” Race Game, “ Awlco ” Quality Forts, Tunnels, Stations, etc.

LIGHT, H. A., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.46162, Northampton Street, Birmingham, 18. Teleph. : Birmingham, Central 6609 and 2082. London Representative : Casey, L. 15, Linziee Road, London, N.8. Teleph. : Mountview 6214.—Manufacturers of Jewellers Materials : Earring Fittings, Necklet Fasteners, Brooch Fittings for the Fancy Jewellery and Plastics Trade. [British Jewellers' Association Composite Stand.}

LIGHT METAL INDUSTRIES (Nathan Brown (Engineering), Ltd.) Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.80 Wharf Street, Dukinfield, Cheshire, Teleph. : Ashton 2843. Cables: " Lightmet, Manchester."—Manufacturers of " Natty Homes " Modem Aluminium Kitchen Furniture and Equipment including Kitchenettes, Cupboards, Food Safes, Sink Units and the " Natty Homes " Hand Washing Machine. Also Suppliers of School and Workshop Lockers.

LIGHTNING FASTENERS, Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0.504 Kynoch Works, Witton, Birmingham, 6. Teleph. : Birchfields 4848. Cables : " Quikfasten, Birmingham."—Manufacturers of " Lightning " and “ Lightning-Zipp " Brands of Slide Fastener in Light, Medium and Heavy Weight Styles and a variety of finishes for application to Clothing, Leather, Footwear, Fancy and other Goods.

LINDLEY-JONES & Brother, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. A.IO 62, Bishopsgate, London, E.C.2. Teleph. : London Wall 1367. Cables: “ Vouchers, Stock, London. And at Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.—Publishers of “ The Mercantile Guardiap " (monthly), a leading Export Trade Journal and “ The Mercantile Year Book and Directory of Exporters " (annually), a standard book of reference for the Export Trade.

LINEN THREAD Co., Ltd., The Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-13496, Bothwell Street, Glasgow, C.2. Teleph. : Glasgow, Central 7921. Cables : " Threaders, Glasgow."—Manufacturers of Linen Threads for hand and machine sewing ; Twines for all purposes ; Yarns ; Fishing Nets of Flax, Hemp and Cotton ; Fishing Lines ; Boot and Shoe Laces.

LINES Bros., Ltd, Olympia, 3rd Floor, Stands No. N.I5I & N.I54Tri-ang Works, Morden Road, Merton, London, S.W.19. Teleph.: Liberty 4242. Cables : " Triangtois, Phone, London."—Manufacturers of " Tri-ang " Toys, including Minic Clockwork Toys, Pedal Motors, Tricycles, Dolls’ Prams, Educational Toys, " Pedalkars " Metal Toys, Nursery Toys, Garden Toys, etc. Also " Pedigree " Prams and Folders, Nursery Furniture, etc.

LINES Bros. (Ireland) Ltd. Olympia, 3rd Floor, Stands No. N.I5I & N.I54. Pedigree Works, Casllereagh, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Teleph. : Belfast 67232. Cables : " Triangtois, Phone, Belfast."—Manufacturers of " Tri- ang " Toys, including Metal Toys, Toddler Toys, Educational Toys, Wood Toys, etc. Also " Pedigree " Prams and Folders, Nursery Furniture, etc. (Subsidiary Company of Lines Bros., Ltd., London.)

LINES Bros. (South Wales), Ltd. Olympia, 3rd Floor, Stands No. N. 151 &N.I54 Cyfarthfa Works, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Teleph. : Merth^^r 660. Cables : Tri-antois, Phone, Merthyr."—Manufacturers of " Tri-ang Toys including Pedalkars, Pedal Motors, Dolls' Prams, Metal Toys, Yachts^ Educational Toys, " Tri-ang " Wakouwa Novelty Toys. Also /‘Pedigree" Prams and Folders. (Subsidiary Company of Lines Bros., Ltd., London.)

LINGARD, WEBSTER & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. S.32 Swan Pottery, Hunt Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. Teleph. : Stoke-on- Trent 87069.—Manufacturers of Teapots, ” Rockingham,” ” Samian,” Mottled and Banded, Self-Coloured, Underglaze Handcraft; Also On- Glaze Decorated and Gilt in numerous shapes and patterns. Three and Five Piece Sets, Jug Sets, to Match; Also E.M. Sets.

LINGUAPHONE INSTITUTE, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. G.ll. 207-209. Regent Street, London, W.l. Teleph. : Regent 4347-8. Cables : ” Linguafone, London.”—Producers of ” Linguaphone ” Language Courses comprising Records and Textbooks available in 28 different languages. ” Linguaphone ” Courses give mastery of pronunciation, grammar and idiom. Famous Professors have recorded the lessons and conversations.

LINOLEUM MANUFACTURING Co., Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.5I 6, Old Bailey, London, E.C.4. Teleph. : City 2471. Cables : “ Lino, Cent., London.”—Manufacturers of ” Staines ” Inlaid Linoleums of all qualities, including ” Staines ” Silver Grain and Super Parquetries, Super Marbles, Sheet Marbles. Carpet Designs, Jaspes, Granites, Plain Brown and Plain Coloured Linoleums, Cork Carpets.

LINOTYPE & MACHINERY, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. F.I421, John Street, London, W.C.l. Teleph. : Chancery 6065. Cables : ” Linotype, London.” Works : Altrincham, Cheshire.—Manufacturers of Linotype Composing Machines : ” The Miehle,” ” L. & M.” Two-Revolution Press, ” Two-Colour,” ” Perfector,” ” Centurette,” and ” Centurion ” Letterpress Printing Machines, and Autoplate Stereotyping Machinery.

LINTAFELT, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.60Resiliency Works, Loudwater, Bucks. (And at York and Belfast). Teleph. : Penn (Bucks) 2276. Cables : ” Lihtafelt, High Wycombe.”—Manufacturers of ” Lintafelt ” Soft fillings for Upholstery, Bedding and Motor Vehicles. ” Formafelt ” Strip ” Lintafelt ” for Fluted Upholstery. Made-to-Measure Pads : Pre-fabricated units readyx for use. Fibre Padding for Spring Insulation.

LINTON, H. H., & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. H.30834, Osnaburgh Street, Euston Road, London, N.W. 1. Teleph. : Euston 8406. Cables : ” Brolin, Norwest, London.”—Manufacturers of ” Heatmaster ” Table ware. Chromium, Silver Plate, Hammered Chrome, embodying Earthenware Teapot, Hot Water Jug in Heat Retaining Cover with special lining. All Metal Tea Sets in Hotel types.

LINTON, James & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. Q.ISO 111-113, Great Portland Street, London, W.l. Teleph.: Langham 2835 and 2896.—Makers of Ties, Squares, Caps, Tweed Hats, Dressing Gowns and Bath Gowns. Registered Trade name for all products “ Lyntonia.’'

LIPKIN, Maurice, & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground. 16-18, Regent Place, Birmingham, 1. Teleph. : 2671-2.—Manufacturers of “ Lotus ” Imitation Clasps in presentation cases. (British Jewellers' Stand.}

LISTER & Co., Ltd. Earls Court, Ground. Manningham Mills, Bradford, Yorks. Teleph. : Bradford 42222. ** Lister, Bradford.” London Office : Liberty House, Regent Street, W.l. —Manufacturers of Pile Fabrics for Upholstery, Curtaining and Dress Wear, Woven Cloths for Upholstery, etc.. Mats and Rugs, LightAveight Worsteds for men’s and women’s wear.

LITTLEJOHN, Sidney R., & Co., Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. F.ll 4-6, Gough Square, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4. Teleph. : Central 9014-5. Cables : “ Essarrel, London.”—Manufacturers and Designers of up-to-date Machinery and Complete Equipments including all Chemicals and Sundries for : Process Engraving, Photo-litho, Photogravure, Electrotyping and Stereotyping.

LIVERMORE & KNIGHT, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.I05140-2, St. John Street, Clerkenwell, London, E.C.l. Teleph. : Clerkenwell 5054. Cables : ” Liverknite, Smith, London.”—Manufacturers of fine Labels and Tickets, Embossed and Printed on plain and coloured papers, Gold and Silver Foils, etc.. Thin Brass and Aluminium, suitable for all trades, of all shapes and sizes.

LIVIA LEATHERGOODS, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. R.7Merches Place, Cardiff. Teleph. : Cardiff 3445.—Manufacturers of Ladies’ Handbags, Shoulderbags, Trotteur, Cocktail, Evening and Dancing Bags, exclusive new models in fine leathers. Purses, Wallets, Billfolds, Notecases, Air Travel Cases, Shoecases, Hatcases and ‘‘ Livia ” Luxury Luggage.

LLOYD, PASCAL & Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.II371-74, Ford Street, Hockley, Birmingham, 18. Teleph. : Birmingham, Northern 0034. Cables : ” Loypas, Birmingham,”—Manufacturers of Ash Trays, Bellows, Bells, Bowls, Crucifixes, Log Boxes, Hall Sets, Candlesticks, Companion Sets, Charms, Table Standards, Fire Screens, Gongs, Jugs, Knockers, Lanterns, Mirrors, Miniatures, Plaques, Tea Caddies, Vases and Warming Pans.

LOCKE (Leeds), Ltd. Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-61768, Albion Street, Leeds, 1. Teleph. : Leeds 31611. Cables : “ Locke (Leeds) 31611.”—Manufacturers of Narrow Textile Fabrics, Smallwares, Webs, Pipings, Bindings, Bias and Straight. Accessories of all kinds for every industry.

LOESCHER, H. 0., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.8570, Brewer Street, London, W.l. Teleph.: Gerrard 3376-7. Cables: “ Holoescher, London.’’—Manufacturers of Greeting Cards.

LOEWENSTEIN & HECHT, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.I0369, New Oxford Street, London, W.C.l. Teleph. : Temple Bar 4624-5-6-7. Cables : “ Lohecht, London.’’—Manufacturers of Ladies’ „Brush Sets, Toilet Mirrors, Powder Compacts, Beauty Mirrors, Fitted Cases^ Smokers Requisites, Fancy Metal Goods, Travel Bags, Shopping Bags.

LOHNBERG, H. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.762, Ronalds Road, Holloway Road, London, N.5. Teleph. : North 1080. —Manufacturers of Plastic Composition Bookends, Mirror Stands, Framed Mirrors, Tobacconists Sundries, Candlesticks, Model Dogs, Statuettes. Cake Ornaments, Photo and Picture Frames, Advertising Novelties, Lamp Stands, Filling Lines, Vases, Jardinieres, Wall Vases, Egg Timers.

LONDON DIRECTORY Co., Ltd., The Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. A.3 25, Abchurch Lane, London, E.C.4. Teleph. : Mansion House 0401.— Publishers of “ The London Directory and International Register of Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Shippers.” A reliable guide commerce, containing Glossaries in French, German, Italian and in use throughout the world.

LONDON, H. and W. (Waterproof), Ltd. “ Silkimac ” Works, Tortworth Street, Strangeways, Manchester 3. Teleph.: Manchester, Blackfriars 7122. London Showrooms, “ Silkiniac House,” 14, Maddox Street, London, W.l.Teleph. : Mayfair 3339.—Producers of Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Rainproof and Waterproof Clothing, Ski- Wear and Sportswear of every description. Home and Export.

LONDON MAGICAL Co., The Olympia, 2nd Floor, Stand No. N.29Francis Terrace, Junction Road, London, N.19. Teleph. : Archway 2644. —Manufacturers of “The Ernest Sewell ” series of Toys and Games, Conjuring Cabinets, Duplicating Sets, Actors’ Make-up Sets, etc. Sole Agents for “ Brookite ” Kites and Pollock’s Toy Theatres.

LONDON NEWS AGENCY PHOTOS, Ltd. Olympia, Ground Floor, Stand No. G.40b 46 and 69, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4. Teleph. : Central 3751. Cables : “ Elleniche, London.”—Photographic Specialists : Industrial, Advertising, Press, Publicity, assignments undertaken anywhere, any time. Press Speed Printing and Enlarging. Pamphlets, House Magazines, Brochures, trated. Specialists Colour and High Speed Photography. L.N.A. Service available.

LONDON WATERPROOF Co. (Silkimac), Ltd., The Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No.“ Silkimac ” Works, Tortworth Street, Strangeways, Manchester 3. Teleph : Manchester, Blackfriars 7825-6-7 (Export Dept. Blackfriars 5713.) Cables : “ Silkimac, Manchester.” London Showrooms: “ Silkimac House,” 14, Maddox Street, London, W.l. Teleph.: Mayfair 3339.— Manufacturers of Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Rainproof and Waterproof Clothing, Ski Wear and Sportswear of every description. Home and Export.

Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.I02Place, Southampton Row, London, W.C.I. Teleph. : Holborn 0672-3 Cables : ” Ingbooth, Westcent, London.”— Manufacturers of Leather, Vulcanised Fibre, Soft Fibre, Suitease, Trunk, Box, and Container, Manipulating Machinery. Paper and Board Manipulating Machinery for Toilet Goods, etc. Stapling Machines and Staples for Office and Commercial Purposes.

LOVATT’S POTTERIES, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. S.ll Langley Mill, Near Nottingham. Teleph.: Langley Mill 2. Cables: “ Lovatts, Langley Mill.”—Manufacturers of Stoneware Teapots, Coffee Jugs, Jugs, Cooking Ware, Hot Water Bottles and Vases.

LOWINSKY, S. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.II 73, Virginia Street, Glasgow, C.l. Teleph. : Bell 1239. Cables: “ Medus, Glasgow.”—Manufacturer of Lambskin Insoles, Metatarsal Arch Supports, Powder Puffs and Loofah Insoles. Speciality: “ Medus ” Lambskin Insoles (British Patent No. 551816).

LUMOS & Co., Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. K.4I St. John's Works, Bookham Street, London, N.I. Teleph.: Clerkenwell 1932.—Manufacturers of Toilet Brushes, Brush Sets, Combs, Ladies’ and Gents’ Travel Sets, Manicure Sets and Domestic Woodware.

LUSTY, W., & Sons, Ltd. Earls Court, 1st Floor, Stand No. V.63Empson Street, Bromley-by-Bow, London, E.3. Teleph. : East 5020.— Manufacturers of “ Lloyd Loom ” Woven fibre furniture, including Chairs, Settees, Tables, Linen Baskets. Packed for Export by the “Lusty-Y-Pac” Method of packing which saves shipping space and freightage.

LUTON JIGS & TOOLS, Ltd. Olympia, 3rd Floor, Stand No. N.I2420-38a, Frederick Street Passage, Luton, Beds. Teleph. : Luton 3717.— Manufacturers of “ Tecnikit ” Constructional Toys, “ Toiletmode ” Toilet Roll Holders. Tinplate Pastry Cutters, ‘ Four Ace ” Biscuit Cutters and Crocodile ” Nut Crackers. Stove Enamelled Hardware, Companion Sets, Sink Strainers, Box Spanners, etc.

LUX WASHABILITY BUREAU Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stand No. 0-635 Port Sunlight, Cheshire. Teleph. : Rock Ferry 2000. Cables: “ Lever Portsunlight.—London Office : Princes House, 95, Gresham Street, E.C.2. Teleph. : Monarch 1862.—Lux Washability Bureau Service to the Textile Trade. Wash-Testing and certifying of Fabrics Demonstrated. Full and Expert Advice may be obtained on all Aspects of Washability and Serviceability.

LYCHGATE, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. M.IIO. Prospect Place, Worthing, Sussex. Teleph.: Worthing 5239. Cables: Lychgate, Worthing.”—Manufacturers and Publishers of high class Greetings Cards for Christmas, Easter, Birthday and all occasions, bearing good and original verses. Also Autograph Packets, Gift Cards and Lychgate Lustre Booklets. Retail and Export only.

LYONS’ INK, Ltd. Olympia, 1st Floor, Stand No. IVI.I8Relyon House, Manchester Road, Walkden, Lancs. Teleph. : Walkden 2328. Cables: “Lionink, Walkden.”—Manufacturers of “Lion Brand Inks, Fountain Pen, Commercial “Glucine” Office Paste, Liquid Gum, “ Durable" Stamp Pads, Stamp Ink, Sealing Wax, Bankers, Wicwax Bottle Wax, Linen Ink, Typewriter Oil, Ink Powders, Audit Ink.

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Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

1949 British Industries Fair: Company L

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