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1955 British Industries Fair: Company L

From Graces Guide
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.
1955 British Industries Fair.

Note: This is a sub-section of the British Industries Fair

Company - A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z

  • LABIN, A., and Co., Ltd. Stand N 93. Treforest Trading Estate, Pontypridd, Glam. Tel. : Treforest 2366.—Manufacturers of Manicure Sets, Sewing Sets, Jewel Cases, Brush and Razor Sets, Cigarette Cases, Cigarette Boxes, Stud Boxes, Watch Cases, Clock Cases, Writing Cases. (See advertisement on opposite page)
  • LAMBERT (London) Ltd. Stand D 15. 8, Berkley Road, London, N.W.l. Tel. : Primrose 5902. Cables : “Trebmal, London.”—Manufacturers of Pianofortes.
  • LAMBERT, Walter, Ltd. Stand 98. 7 Glamis Street, Bognor Regis, Sussex. Tel. : Bognor Regis 1280. Cables : “ Exquisart, Bognor Regis. ”—Manufacturers of the “ Exquisart ” (registered name) series of Lampshades for all Domestic Lighting Purposes, including contemporary styles.
  • LANDSMAN, C. and R., Ltd. 29, Endersleigh Gardens, Hendon, London, N.W.4. Tel. : Hendon 7057 and 0490. Cables : Inland, ” Celands, Hend, London.” Foreign, “ Celands, London.”—Producers of ” Cerelaine ” Nylon, Terylene, Rayon and Cotton. Knitted and Woven Lingerie, Corsetry, Shirt, Dress, Sportswear and Showerproofed Fabrics. Downproof Fabrics. Special Industrial Cloths, Laces, Ribbons.
  • LARKIN Bros. (London’s Commercial Photographers) Ltd. Stand A 17. 201 High Holbom, London, W.C.l. Tel. : Holbom 6871. Cables : “ Fotolarks, Westcent, London.”—Producers of high-class Photographs of every description for the business man. Photographs of Goods for Export, Catalogues, etc.. Enlargements, Lantern Slides, Quantity Printing, Exhibition Stands Photographed.
  • LAURIE and Co. Stand L9. Winton House, 11 St. Andrew Street, London, E.C.4. Tel. : Central 0066. Cables : “ Utilware, London.”—Manufacturers of China Tea and Dinner Ware, Glass, Fancies, Domestic Glassware, Earthenware Jugs, Vases, Coffee Sets, Fruit Sets and Sandwich Sets.
  • LAWLER, W. L. (Plastics) Ltd. Stand N 57. 12-24 Geach Street, Birmingham 19. Tel. : Birmingham, Aston Cross 4055-6. Cables : “ ABCD, Geach St., Birmingham 19.”—Manufacturers of Lampshades, Table Lamps, Floor Standards, Ceiling and Wall Fittings, Electric Signs, Displays, Domestic and Toilet Requisites, Trays, Bowls, Advertising Novelties, etc., “ Moonglow ” Novelty Lamps.
  • LEES, H. J., and Son (London) Ltd. Stand P 3. 113 Cannon Street, London, E.C.4. Tel. : Mansion House 3719. Cables : “ Mozurk, London.” 15 Cross Street, Manchester 2. Tel. : Manchester, Blackfriars 3985. Cables: “Mozurk, Manchester.”—Producers of Elco Floor-coverings under the names “ Leecurl,” “ Leesona,” “Leewool,” “ Orionengo,” “ Orionart,” “ Anglorion ” and “ Vicorion ”.
  • LESWEIN PIANOS Ltd. Stand D2. 118 Duncombe Road, London, N.19. Tel.: Airchway 1758. Cables, “ Leswein, London.”—Manufacturers of Pianofortes, Uprights, Grands, Music Stools. Trade names : “ Leswein,” “ Kesseis,” “ Healey.”
  • LETHBRIDGE, S. J. (Plymouth) Ltd. Stand P 2. The Cooperage, Sutton Wharf, Plymouth, Devon. Tel. : Plymouth 60121. Cables : “ Casks, Plymouth.”—Manufacturers of Old Naval Leather Cartridge Cases, small Gift Souvenirs from Old Ships’ Timber, Barrel and Hearth Ware, Cottage Furniture, Battleship Teak and Elm Garden Furniture.
  • LETTER-FILING APPLIANCES Co., Ltd. “ Pioneer ” Works, 47 Bath Row, Birmingham 15. Tel.: Birmingham, Midland 1063-5. Cables : “ Letterfile, Birmingham.”—Manufacturers of “ Pioneer ” Office Equipment, including Loose-leaf Binders, Catalo^e Covers, “ Brampton’s ” Spring-back Binders, Lever-arch Files, “Kliptorail ” and “ Leafadex ” Suspended Filing Systems, Manilla Files, Perforators and Stationery Sundries.
  • LEVIN Bros. and Co. Stand J 36. Middle Pavement, Nottingham. Tel. : Nottingham 44541. Cables : “ Levbroco, Nottingham.”—Manufacturers of Lace Curtains, Nets, Brise Bise, Panels, Lace Tablecloths, Bedspreads, Napery, Narrow and Allover Laces, Plain and Fancy Nets for dress purposes. (See advertisement on page 344)
  • LEVINE and Son, Ltd. Stand J 26. 19-21 Commercial Street, Aidgate, London, E.l. Tel. Bishopsgate 4507-9. Cables : “ Bishopsgate 4507 ,”—Manufacturers of “ Sturdirax ” Garment Rails, Wall Cases, Counters, Shop and Store Planners, “ Perspex ” and Metal Display Stands, Wire Display Forms, Workroom Models, Specialists in Multiple Display.
  • LEWIS, ROSE and Co., Ltd. Stand M 108. Bowling Green Street, Sheffield, 3. Tel. : Sheffield 23127. Cables: “Debesco, Sheffield.”—Manufacturers of Cutlery, Flatware and EPNS Holloware. Gift Items a Speciality. Canteens and en bloc Cutlery Compacts. Tea and Coffee Services in Reproduction and Modem Styles.
  • LIEBETRUTH, Fred, Limited Stand S 6. laFactory, Angel Road Colony, Edmonton, London, N. 18. Tel.: Edmonton 4887. Cables : “ Eflieb, London.”—Manufacturers of Watercolour Paintboxes of all types and sizes for children and students, also Artists’ Bmshes.
  • LIGHTNING FASTENERS Limited Stand J 27. Kynoch Works, Witton, Birmingham 6. Tel: Birmingham, Birchfields 4848. Cables: “ Quikfasten, Telex, Birmingham.”—Manufacturers of “ Lightning ” Zip Fasteners for every fastening need. Nickel, Gilt and Coloured Fasteners in widely assorted specifications; also Special Curved Fastener for Trouser Front Closure.
  • LINDLEY-JONES and Brother, Ltd. Stand A 6. 52 Bishopsgate, London, E.C.2. Tel.: London Wall 1367. Cables : “Vouchers, Stock, London.” And at Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Bristol.—Publishers of “ The Mercantile Guardian ” (monthly), and “ The Mercantile Year Book and Directory of Exporters ” (annually).
  • LINGUAPHONRE INSTITUTE, The. Linguaphone House, 207-209 Regent Street, London, W.l. Tel. : Regent 4347. Cables : “Linguafone, London.”—Linguaphone Language Courses comprising Records and Textbooks are available in 34 languages. Linguaphone gives mastery of pronunciation, grammar and idiom. See also the Linguaphone Solophone. (See advertisement on page 264)
  • LINTAFOAM INDUSTRIES Limited Stand P 10. Resiliency Works, Kings Mead Road, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks. Tel.: High Wycombe 1733-5. Cables: “ Lintafoam, High Wycombe.”— Manufacturers of “ Latex ” Foam Moulded Cushions, Mattresses, Vehicle Seating, Cavity Sheeting, also processed to Fabrics for Carpeting, Underlay, Foundation Garments, Shoes, Upholstery, “ Lyxhayrtex ” Rubberised Curled Fibres. (See advertisement on opposite page)
  • LINTAFOAM Limited. See LINTAFOAM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
  • LINTAFOAM FABRICS Limited. See LINTAFOAM INDUSTRIES LIMITED
  • LIONITE SPECIALITIES, Ltd. Stand N54. Sanatorium Road, Cardiff. Tel. : Cardiff 21331 (3 lines). Cables : “ Lichemas, Cardiff.”—Manufacturers of Covered Cases (Presentation Boxes for Electric Shavers, Jewel Cases), Cigarette and Spectacle Cases, Mirrors, Wall and Metal-Framed, many finishes. Stationers’ Sundries, Photo Frames, Industrial Finishes.
  • LISSCO PRODUCTS Ltd. Stand N 66. Commerce Way, Lancing, Sussex. Tel. : Lancing 2366. Cables : “ Lissco, Lancing.”—Manufacturers of Ladies’ Brush Sets with Matching Accessories, including Powder Bowls, Pomade Jars, Scent Sprays, Trinket Trays, Dressing Table Requisites, Presentation Cases and Ladies’ Travel Cases.
  • LLOYDS BANK Limited _ Stand A16. 71 Lombard Street, London, E.C.3. Tel.: Mansion House 1500. Cables : “ Branchage, Stock, London.” Overseas Department: 6 Eastcheap, London, E.C.3. Cables : ‘‘ Colforloyd, Telex, London.”—Full Banking Facilities, Interpreters, Experienced Officials available to Advise on Problems connected with Overseas Trade. (See advertisement on opposite page)
  • LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL Stand A 19. County Hall, London, S.E.l. Tel.: Waterloo 5000, Exts. 6586, 7762.— Provision of Industrial Sites or New Factories in London and Provincial Towns. Modern conditions encouraging increased production and lower costs. Houses for employees in expanding towns.
  • LONDON MAGICAL Co. Stand S 15. Francis Terrace, Junction Road, London, N.19. Tel.: Archway 2644.— Manufacturers of the Ernest Sewell Conjuring Cabinets and Arrow Sets, Tents, Angler’s Sets, Joke Cabinets, Card Tricks, Kite Sets.
  • LONDON NEWS AGENCY PHOTOS Ltd. Stand A 24. 44-46 Fleet Street, London, E.C.4 (Studio: 69 Fleet Street, E.C.4). Tel. : Central 3751. Cables : “ Elleniche, Fleet, London.”—Photographic Specialists, Industrial, Advertising, Press, Publicity, assignments undertaken anywhere, House Magazines, Brochures, Illustrated, Colour and High Speed Photography, Display Enlargements, L.N.A. Press Service available.
  • LONDON TOY Company Ltd. Stand S75. 100-102 Hackney Road, Shoreditch, London, E.2. Tel. : Shoreditch 8321-8325. Cables : “ Luntoy, Beth, London.”—Manufacturers, Producers or Sole Agents for Children’s Television Favourite Characters in Metal String Puppets and Miniature Replicas. Agents for “ Kingsbury ” Coach- built Wooden Toys, including Shops, Forts, Farmyards, Ranches, Garages, Dolls Houses.
  • LORIE TRADING Company, Ltd. (The) Stand N 44. 81 Charlotte Street, London, W.l. Tel.: Langham 9237-8.—Producers of unique and original collection of Semi-Hand Finished Filigree Wire Work and Delecate Wrought Iron Table and Wall Decorations. Suitable for Flower, Confectionery and Fruits. (See advertisement on page 332)
  • LUMOS and Co., Ltd. Stand N 37. St. John’s Works, Bookham Street, London, N.I. Tel.: Shoreditch 3727-8. Cables : “ Galatix, London.”—Manufacturers of the “ Galatix ” Range of Manicure Sets, Gents’ Dressing Cases, Writing Compendiums, Personal and Fancy Leather Goods, Domestic Walnut Woodware, Table Lamps and Shades.
  • LUX WASHABILITY BUREAU Stand J 17. Port Sunlight, Cheshire. Tel. : Rockferry 2000. Cables : “ Lever, Port Sunlight.”—Lux Washability Bureau Service to the Textile Trade. Wash- Testing and Certifying of Fabrics. Full and Expert Advice on all Aspects of Washability.

Late entry

  • LYDIA JEWELLERY Company Stand N79a 65 Church Street, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire. Tel. : Wolverton 3208.— Manufacturers of Inexpensive and Medium Priced Costume Jewellery. London Office : 21 Vivian Way, East Finchley, London, N.2.

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