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Thompson and Co (2)

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Engineers, of Spring Gardens Engine Works, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

1858 Adverts [1]:

'SPRING GARDENS ENGINE WORKS. ISAAC THOMPSON & CO., Engineers, Ironfounders, Millwrights, and Boiler Makers, having succeeded to the business lately carried on under the firm of Thompson and Woods, at Spring Gardens, Newcastle, respectfully inform their friends and the public that they are prepared to execute, in first style, orders for Engine and Millwright Work, of every description. Having added a FOUNDRY to their other Works, they are able to guarantee prompt and satisfactory execution of all orders entrusted to them.
A HIGH-PRESSURE BEAM ENGINE, of 12-Horse Power, on hand, which will Sold a bargain, with or without Boiler.
Also, constantly on hand, STEAM CRANES, for the use of Ships, to which I. Thompson & Co. would respectfully invite especial attention.'

1874 Dissolution of the partnership Thompson, Boyd and Co of Spring-gardens, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Low Walker, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, as Engine Builders and Manufacturers of Machinery, so far as concerns William Boyd; the partnership was carried on by William Thompson and Charles Thompson, under the firm of Thompson and Co.

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Sources of Information

  1. Newcastle Daily Chronicle - Wednesday 19 May 1858