Heron, Gresham and Craven
From Graces Guide
of Craven Iron Works, Ordsall Lane, Manchester, engineers
Previously Gresham and Heron
1869/70 Thomas Craven joined John Spier Heron and James Gresham in their business. Makers of sewing machines, a patent woven wire mattress, and Giffard's Injectors for steam boilers, vacuum brake and other equipment for trains. Possibly this involved James Craven in the partnership[1] as Tom Craven was under 21.
1874 Advert: Makers of Giffard's patent injector.
1875 John Speir Heron left the company in April due to ill health. The firm was continued by James Gresham and Thomas Craven as Gresham and Craven[2]
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Sources of Information
- Heron, Gresham and Craven by David Best [1]