1955 British Industries Fair: Company W





Note: This is a sub-section of the British Industries Fair
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- W.L.R. TRADERS (London) Limited Stand J 28. 40 St. Martin’s Lane, London, W.C.2. Tel.: Temple Bar 0586. Cables : “ Eastsup, London.”—Manufacturers and Distributors of Rexwell Hosiery and Lingerie.
- WADDINGTON, John, Ltd. Stand O 12. Waddington’s Printing Works, Wakefield Road, Leeds 10. Tel. : Leeds 72244. Cables : “ Wadding, Leeds.”—Printing by Lithography, PhotoOffset Lithography, Letterpress, Photogravure, Playing Card Makers, Cartons for Liquids, Jig-saws, Astron, Calypso, Keyword, Monopoly, etc. London Offices : 43 Hertford Street, W.l.
- WAKELY and WHEELER, Ltd. Stand M 210c. Ganton House, 14-22 Ganton Street, London, W.l. Tel.: Regent 1076. Cables : “ Forks, Phone, London.”—Manufacturers of Christening Spoons, Mugs, Bowls, Egg Cups, Tea Sets, Coffee Sets, Tankards, Fruit and Flower Bowls, Sandwich Dishes, Cigar Boxes, Sugar Castors, Teaspoons, Jamspoons Napkin Rings, Communion Plate.
- WALTERS, Stephen, and Sons, Ltd. Stand J 24. Sudbury Silk Mills, Sudbury, Suffolk. Tel.: Sudbury 2266. Cables: “ Silkworm, Sudbury.”—Manufacturers of Woven Silk Piece Goods, Facing Silks for Men’s Evening Wear, Tiesilks for Colleges, Regiments and Clubs, Umbrella Silks, Shirtings, Academical, Ecclesiastical Regalia and Sanner Silks.
- WALTON GOODDY (Construction) Ltd., (Structures Division) Stand A 29 11-12 South Wharf Road, London, W.2. Tel. : Paddington 9203. Cables : “ Walcon, Padd, London.”—Producers of Permanent Buildings of Factory or Warehouse Class in Reinforced Concrete to suit individual requirements. Method of erection saves time and cost of such buildings. (See advertisement on opposite page)
- WARD, B. J., Ltd. Stand S 63. 130 Westminster Bridge Road, London, S.E.l. Tel. : Waterloo 6416-7. Cables : “ Wardie, London.”—Manufacturers of and Sole Agents for “ Master Models ” “ 00 ” Railway Accessories, Garage Equipment, ” Wee World ” Farm and Road Vehicles, “ Wardie Products ” Tunnels, ” Hailey Models ” Stations, Garages, FortS; “ Woodside ” “ 00 ” Stations, Signal Boxes, etc.
- WARD, Thomas, and Sons Ltd. Stands M 211 and M 306. P.O., Box 9, Wardonia Works, Clough Road and Countess Road, Sheffield 1. Tel. : Sheffield 23217-9. Cables : “ Wardonia, Sheffield.”—Manufacturers of Wardonia Razors, Wardonia Blades, Cutlery Canteens, Cabinets, Cased Goods, Boxed Cutlery, Pewter, Electro-plate, Silver, Chrome, Penknives, Pocket-knives, Kitchen Sets, Scissors, Tweezers, Compacts, Dressing Cases.
- WARNER and Sons, Ltd. Stand J 37. 77 Wells Street, Oxford Street, London, W.l. Tel. : Museum 4161. Cables : “ Warram, Rath, London.”—Manufacturers of Woven and Printed Furnishing Fabrics of the highest quality for all types of Period and Modern Decoration of public and private buildings, aircraft, ships. (See advertisement on page 250)
- WASHINGTON POTTERY Ltd. Stand L4. Sales Office and Showrooms : 499 Oxford Street, Marble Arch, London, W.l. Tel. : Mayfair 7581. Factory : College Road, Shelton, Stoke-on- Trent.—Manufacturers of Tea, Dinner, Coffee Ware and all types of Domestic Earthenware. Also manufacturers of China Jewellery and China Novelties.
- WATFORD GLASS Co., Ltd. Stand L 12. Liverpool Road, Watford, Herts. Tel. : Watford 7214-5. Cables : “ Crystal, Watford.”—Manufacturers of Hand-cut Lead Crystal Tableware, Vases, Bowls, Stemware, Table Lamps, Ashtrays, Trinket Sets, Decanters, etc. Specially designed for American Market. Cased Tableware in various Colours.
- WATTS, MATHIAS and Co., Ltd. Stand N 14. The Art Works, Moseley Village, Birmingham. Tel. : Birmingham, South 0848. Cables: “ Repousee, Birmingham.”—Manufacturers of Metal Photograph Frames in Chromium, Gilt and Oxydised Finishes, Miniature Rims in Gilt and Oxydised, Chromium Swing Frames, an extensive range of Wood Frames.
- WEARWELL CYCLE Co., Ltd. (The) Stand S 64. New Griffin Works, Horseley Fields, Wolverhampton. Tel. : Wolverhampton 23241-3. Cables: “ Wearwell, Wolverhampton.”—Manufacturers of Junior and Juvenile Cycles and Tricycles, also comprehensive range of Adult Cycles including Roadsters, Tourists, Sports, Tradesmen Carriers, Lightweight Massed Start and Track Machines.
- WESTMINSTER BANK Ltd. Stands A 38 and A 40. Head Office and Foreign Branch Office : 41 Lothbury, London, E.C.2. Tel. : Monarch 6060. Cables : “ Fortyone, Stock, London ” and “ Westbank, Telex, London.”—Banking Facilities, including the services of Specialists in Overseas Business and Trade Regulations, are available at this Office to all Exhibitors and Visitors. (See advertisement on opposite page)
- WHELPDALE, MAXWELL and CODD, Ltd. (Weimar Pianos) Stand D 5 47 Conduit Street, London, W.l. Tel. : Grosvenor 7361. Cables : “ Wel- piano, Piccy, London.”—Manufacturers of High Grade Grand and Upright Pianos ranging from Full-sized Concert Grand to Miniature Uprights of Modern Design. Tropical Construction a speciality.
- WHITE, Job, and Sons Ltd. Stand J 45. Compton Muis, Leek, Staffs. Tel. : Leek 553-5. Cables : “ Foremost, Leek.”—Manufacturers of the Moorcraft Range of Knitted Scarves, Headwear, Mittens, Outerwear, Radio Fabrics, Braids, Trimmings, and Laces. London Office : Empire House, St. Martins-le-Grand, E.C.l.
- WICH, Frederick, and Co. Ltd. Stand N 55. 29, Beak Street, London, W.l. Tel. : Regent 8861-3. Cables : “ Fancy, Phone, London.”—Manufacturers of Novelty Gift Lines, Wallets, Notecases, Purses, Purse/Notecases, Manicure Sets, Dressing Cases, Wetpacks, Pockets Sets, Writing Cases, Document Cases, “ Radio Times ” Covers, Fitted Brushes.
- WILKINSON SWORD, Ltd. Stand M 304. Sword Works, Southfield Road, London, W.4. Tel. : Chiswick 6781. Cables : “ Swordproof, Westphone, London.”—Manufacturers of the New Wilkinson Sword Long Life Razor Blades, Nail Nippers, Nail Pliers, Fencing Equipment and Swords, Grass Shears, Hedging Shears, Edging Knives and Pruners.
- WILLIAMS and STEER MANUFACTURING Co., Ltd. Stand S 6-8 Richmond Hill, Richmond, Surrey. Tel. : Richmond 6527. Cables : “Dollies, Richmond.”—Manufacturers of Injection Moulded 12-in., 13-in. and 22-in. Walking Dolls.
- WILLIAMSON, Herbert, and Co. Stand J 45. 217 Dominion Road, Worthing, Sussex. Tel. : Worthing 3314.—Manufacturers of Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Full-Fashioned Cardigans, Jumpers, Pullovers, etc. in Lambswool, Botany and Cashmere and Lambswool Blends. Extensive range classic and novelty styles.
- WILMOT, MANSOUR and Co., Ltd. Stand S 67. Salisbury Road, Totton, Southampton. Tel. : Totton 3356. Cables: ” Jetex, Totton.”—Manufacturers of “ Jetex ” Miniature Propelled Toys, Constructional Kits for Aircraft Space ” Wimco ” Plastic and Electrical Toys.
- WILSON, F., and Co. (Arts) Ltd. 10 Parsons Green, London, S.W.6. Tel. : Renown “ Wildainart, Walgreen, London.” Pictures, Mirrors, Convex and Plate, Firescreen Tables, Picture Frame Mouldings, Original Water Colours and Oil Paintings. Print Publishers.
- WILSON and GARDEN, Ltd. Stand O 18. 17-21 Newtown Street, Kilsyth, Glasgow. Tel.: Glasgow, Kilsyth 3291.— Manufacturers of “ Unique ” Revolving Surface Chalkboards installed by all education authorities in United Kingdom and many colleges abroad. Ideal for training establishments, hospitals and industry.
- WILSON, Terence, and Partners, Ltd. Stand A 21. 15-17 Black Friars Lane, London, E.C.4. Tel. : City 2181-2.—Producers of Photographs in Colour and Black and White for Commerce, Industry and the Press. Operators always available and sent anywhere. Special exhibition rates and service.
- WIZARD FIREWORKS, Ltd. Stand S 17. 195 Shoreditch High Street, London, E.l. Tel. : Bishopsgate 5079. Cables: “ Squibbs, London.” Works : Chedburgh, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.— Manufacturers of Fireworks, Pest Control Products, Bird Scarers, Pryotechnic Effects for Film Production, Demonstration Explosives for Civil Defence Practise, Public Firework Displays.
- WOLF ELECTRIC TOOLS, Ltd. Stand S 14. Pioneer Works, Hanger Lane, London, W.5. Tel. : Perivale 5631-4 and 6421-3. Cables: “ Wolflede, Wesphone, London.”—Manufacturers of ” Wolf Cub ” Home Constructor Equipment comprising “ Cub ” Drill which is Power Unit for Lathe, Saw, Sander, Fretsaw, and New Planer, etc. (See advertisement on page 351)
- WOLFFING, S., Ltd. Stand O 20. 59-60 Myddelton Street, London, E.C.l. Tel. : Terminus 5970. Cables : “ Siwopens.”—Manufacturers of Advertising Novelties, Propelling Pencils, Penholders, Ball Pens, Permanent Calendars, Handles for Umbrellas, Manicures, etc.
- WOODMET, Ltd. Stand N 2. Globe Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire. Tel. : Ashton under Lyne 3091. Cables : “ Woodmet, Duckinfield.”—Manufacturers of “ Woodmet ” Colourdysed Aluminium Giftware, Trays, “ Stowaway ” Collapsible Trolley, Dinner Wagons, Table Mats, Coasters, Planters, Bedtrays, Ashtrays, Novelties. Comprehensive range available for home and export. (See advertisement on page 174)
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