Perkins Engineers
From Graces Guide
of Westwood Wks. Peterborough, Manufacturers of Petrol Engines. Branches — London: Kingsway ho. Kingsway W.C.2. Bristol: 72 Queen sq. Glasgow : 70 Wellington st
1915 Werner, Pfleiderer and Perkins was renamed as Perkins Engineers Ltd to run the factory at Peterborough due to the anti-German feeling in the country. Began production of cordite mixers, diesel engines, tractor parts, tank parts and 6 inch howitzers.
c.1920 Maker of a 4 cylinder 10 hp engine for light cars
1920 Acquired by Joseph Baker and Sons, becoming Joseph Baker and Perkins Ltd
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