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E. Timmins and Sons

From Graces Guide
Paddle steamer engine by E. Timmins and Sons. Formerly on display at the Merseyside Maritime Museum
A pair of E. Timmins winches at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
Exhibit at the National Brewery Centre.
Former foundry viewed from Bridgewater Canal
1861 date on keystone of archway

Ebenezer Timmins and Sons of Bridgewater Foundry, Runcorn.

Ironfounders and well-borers.

See Ebenezer Timmins

1854 Advert: 'CANAL COMPANIES, COAL PROPRIETORS, and Others requiring any description of IRON CASTINGS, can be supplied on very reasonable terms by E. TIMMINS, BRIDGEWATER FOUNDRY, RUNCORN.
Canal close to the Works, and has good convenience for shipping heavy castings.
List of Prices forwarded on application.'[1]

1896 Sunk a well for water supply in Gloucester.

1961 Advert: 'E. Timmins & Sons Ltd.
RUNCORN-WIDNES BRIDGE
IN 1949 CARRIED OUT ON THE SITE OF THE BRIDGE AND APPROACHES IN THE RIVER MERSEY AND THE SHIP CANAL
BOREHOLES FOR SITE INVESTIGATION
BOREHOLES FOR WATER SUPPLY BRINE AND MINERALS BY PERCUSSION OR ROTARY SYSTEM
WELLS AND HEADINGS PUMPING PLANT
FOUNDATION BORES
UNDISTURBED SAMPLES & SOIL MECHANICS
CEMENTATION AND FOUNDRY WORK
FABRICATED & STRUCTURAL STEEL
OXY-ACETYLENE & ELECTRIC WELDING
E. Timmins & Sons Ltd.
Established 1827
WATERWORKS CONTRACTORS
RUNCORN[2]

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Sources of Information

  1. Staffordshire Advertiser - Saturday 6 May 1854
  2. Runcorn Weekly News - Thursday 20 July 1961