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==RAILWAY MOTOR CARS AND VELOCIPEDES==
==RAILWAY MOTOR CARS AND VELOCIPEDES==
* Drewry Car Co
* [[Drewry Car Co]]


==RAILWAY PLANT, MATERIAL, AXLES, BRAKES, TYRES, STORES, AND SPECIALITIES==
==* RAILWAY PLANT, MATERIAL, AXLES, BRAKES, TYRES, STORES, AND SPECIALITIES==
* A. B. C. Coupler  
* [[A. B. C. Coupler and Engineering Co|A. B. C. Coupler]]
* Anderston Foundry Co  
* [[Anderston Foundry Co]]
* W. G. Bagnall
* [[W. G. Bagnall]]
* Brown, Bayleys Steel Works   
* [[Brown, Bayleys Steel Works]]  
* James Couper and Co
* [[James Couper and Co]]
* Cowans, Sheldon and Co  
* [[Cowans, Sheldon and Co]]
* Cravens  
* [[Cravens]]
* Denny, Mott and Dickson (Timber)
* [[Denny, Mott and Dickson]] (Timber)
* R. Dolberg
* [[R. Dolberg]]
* Thomas Firth and Sons  
* [[Thomas Firth and Sons]]
* Robert Frazer and Sons  
* [[Robert Frazer and Sons]]
* Gabriel and Co (Brass)
* [[Gabriel and Co]] (Brass)
* Gawthorps (Indicators)
* [[Gawthorps]] (Indicators)
* Hurst, Nelson and Co  
* [[Hurst, Nelson and Co]]
* Ibbotson Brothers and Co  
* [[Ibbotson Brothers and Co]]
* W. S. Laycock
* [[W. S. Laycock]]
* Metropolitan Carriage, Wagon and Finance Co  
* [[Metropolitan Carriage, Wagon and Finance Co]]
* M. and G. Truck and Engineering Co   
* [[M. and G. Truck and Engineering Co]]  
* North Central Wagon Co (Spring Buffers)
* [[North Central Wagon Co]] (Spring Buffers)
* Orenstein and Koppel—Arthur Koppel
* [[Orenstein and Koppel—Arthur Koppel]]
* Owen and Dyson  
* [[Owen and Dyson]]
* Patent Shaft and Axle-tree Co
* [[Patent Shaft and Axletree Co]]
* R. Y. Pickering and Co  
* [[R. Y. Pickering and Co]]
* Ransomes and Rapier
* [[Ransomes and Rapier]]
* Charles Roberts and Co  
* [[Charles Roberts and Co]]
* E. J. Routledge and Co
* [[E. J. Routledge and Co]]
* Schoen Steel Wheel Co
* [[Schoen Steel Wheel Co]]
* Siemens Brothers Dynamo Works (Electric)
* [[Siemens Brothers Dynamo Works]] (Electric)
* Smith, Patterson and Co (Castings)
* [[Smith, Patterson and Co]] (Castings)
* Stableford and Co  
* [[Stableford and Co]]
* The Midvale Steel Co of Philadelphia and London  
* [[Midvale Steel Co of Philadelphia and London]]
* Turton Brothers and Matthews (Springs)
* [[Turton Brothers and Matthews]] (Springs)
* George Turton, Platts and Co
* [[George Turton, Platts and Co]]
* Vickers
* [[Vickers]]
* Samuel Wilkes and Sons
* [[Samuel Wilkes and Sons]]


==RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK (CARRIAGES, WAGONS, WHEELS)==
==* RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK (CARRIAGES, WAGONS, WHEELS)==
* A. B. C. Coupler  
* [[A. B. C. Coupler and Engineering Co]]
* W. G. Bagnall  
* [[W. G. Bagnall]]
* Bassett-Lowke (Model Railways)  
* [[Bassett-Lowke]] (Model Railways)  
* British Griffin Chilled Iron and Steel Co   
* [[British Griffin Chilled Iron and Steel Co]]  
* Cravens  
* [[Cravens]]
* Drewry Car Co   
* [[Drewry Car Co]]  
* Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Co  
* [[Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Co]]
* Harrison and Camm  
* [[Harrison and Camm]]
* Heenan and Froude  
* [[Heenan and Froude]]
* Hurst, Nelson and Co  
* [[Hurst, Nelson and Co]]
* Kerr, Stuart and Co  
* [[Kerr, Stuart and Co]]
* W. S. Laycock
* [[W. S. Laycock]]
* Lincoln Wagon and Engine Co  
* [[Lincoln Wagon and Engine Co]]
* Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nurnberg A.G.
* [[Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nurnberg AG]]
* Metropolitan Carriage, Wagon and Finance Co  
* [[Metropolitan Carriage, Wagon and Finance Co]]
* Frank Munn
* [[Frank Munn]]
* North Central Wagon Co  
* [[North Central Wagon Co]]
* Owen and Dyson (Wheels)
* [[Owen and Dyson]] (Wheels)
* Patent Shaft and Axle-tree Co  
* [[Patent Shaft and Axletree Co]]
* R. Y. Pickering and Co  
* [[R. Y. Pickering and Co]]
* William Rigley
* [[William Rigley and Sons|William Rigley]]
* Charles Roberts and Co  
* [[Charles Roberts and Co]]
* Rolling Stock Co
* [[Rolling Stock Co]]
* Schoen Steel Wheel Co  
* [[Schoen Steel Wheel Co]]
* Stableford and Co  
* [[Stableford and Co]]
* The Midvale Steel Co of Philadelphia and London
* [[Midvale Steel Co of Philadelphia and London]]
* G. R. Turner
* [[G. R. Turner]]
* George Turton, Platts and Co
* [[George Turton, Platts and Co]]


==RAILWAY SIGNAL ENGINEERS==
==* RAILWAY SIGNAL ENGINEERS==
* Saxby and Farmer  
* [[Saxby and Farmer]]
* W. R. Sykes Interlocking Signal Co  
* [[W. R. Sykes Interlocking Signal Co]]


==RAILWAY SPRINGS==
==RAILWAY SPRINGS==
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==RAINPROOF GOODS AND RAIN PROOFERS==
==RAINPROOF GOODS AND RAIN PROOFERS==
* (See also Waterproofers)
* (See also Waterproofers)
* John Bentley and Co
* [[John Bentley and Co]]
* Gerald and Graham Henderson
* [[Gerald and Graham Henderson]]
* Hepton Brothers
* [[Hepton Brothers]]
* Hill, Craven and Hay
* [[Hill, Craven and Hay]]
* Ingleby and Co
* [[Ingleby and Co]]
* John Mares  
* [[John Mares]]
* G. Newton Peake
* [[G. Newton Peake]]
* Phillips and Piper  
* [[Phillips and Piper]]
* Rogers Brothers
* [[Rogers Brothers]]


==RANGE MANUFACTURERS==
==RANGE MANUFACTURERS==
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==RAZOR CASES==
==RAZOR CASES==
* Foulds and Howson
* [[Foulds and Howson]]


==RECTIFIERS==
==RECTIFIERS==
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==RED LEAD AND WHITE LEAD==
==RED LEAD AND WHITE LEAD==
* Alexander, Ferguson and Co
* [[Alexander, Fergusson and Co]]
* John J. Bowater
* [[John J. Bowater]]
* Archibald Eadie and Co  
* [[Archibald Eadie and Co]]
* T. and W. Farmiloe
* [[T. and W. Farmiloe]]
* Robert Farrow and Co
* [[Robert Farrow and Co]]
* Foster, Blackett and Wilson  
* [[Foster, Blackett and Wilson]]
* Locke, Blackett and Co
* [[Locke, Blackett and Co]]
* Locke, Lancaster and W. W. and R. Johnson and Sons   
* [[Locke, Lancaster and W. W. and R. Johnson and Sons]]  
* Rowe Brothers and Co
* [[Rowe Brothers and Co]]


==RED OXIDE==
==RED OXIDE==
* Hull and Liverpool Red Oxide Co
* [[Hull and Liverpool Red Oxide Co]]


==REFINERS (METALS)==
==REFINERS (METALS)==
* See Smelters and Refiners
* See Smelters and Refiners


==REFRIGERATORS AND REFRIGERATING ENGINEERS==
==* REFRIGERATORS AND REFRIGERATING ENGINEERS==
* Barnett and Foster
* [[Barnett and Foster]]
* Bell and Burnie  
* [[Bell and Burnie]]
* William Douglas and Sons  
* [[William Douglas and Sons]]
* Farringdon Works and H. Pontifex and Sons  
* [[Farringdon Works and H. Pontifex and Sons]]
* General Engine and Boiler Co
* [[General Engine and Boiler Co]]
* Haslam Foundry and Engineering Co
* [[Haslam Foundry and Engineering Co]]
* S. H. Johnson and Co  
* [[S. H. Johnson and Co]]
* Liverpool Refrigeration Co   
* [[Liverpool Refrigeration Co]]    
* John McNicol and Son
* [[John McNicol and Son]]
* Robert Morton and Co
* [[Robert Morton and Co]]
* S. Taylor Parry
* [[S. Taylor Parry]]
* Pulsometer Engineering Co
* [[Pulsometer Engineering Co]]


==REGISTERS==
==REGISTERS==
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==RETORTS AND RETORT INSTALLATIONS==
==RETORTS AND RETORT INSTALLATIONS==
* John Dennis and Co   
* [[John Dennis and Co]]  
* Leech, Goodall and Co
* [[Leech, Goodall and Co]]
* Mobberley and Bayley
* [[Mobberley and Bayley]]
* Thomas Vale and Sons
* [[Thomas Vale and Sons]]


==REVOLVER MAKER==
==REVOLVER MAKER==
* See Gun and Rifle Makers
* See Gun and Rifle Makers
==ROLLED METAL==
* R. H. Annison
* Birmingham Metal and Munitions Co
* District Iron and Steel Co
* Dugard Brothers.
* Earl, Bourne and Co
* Heaton and Dugard 
* Kings Norton Metal Co 
* Side Groove Steel Piling Supply Co
* Wigan Rolling Mills Co


==RIBBONS==
==RIBBONS==
* W. H. Grant and Co  
* [[W. H. Grant and Co]]
* John MacLennan and Co  
* [[John MacLennan and Co]]
* Henry Slingsby   
* [[Henry Slingsby]]    
* W. R. Snow and Co
* [[W. R. Snow and Co]]
* Thomas Stevens (Coventry)
* [[Thomas Stevens (Coventry)]]


==RICE CLEANERS, GRINDERS AND POLISHERS==
==RICE CLEANERS, GRINDERS AND POLISHERS==
* Carbutt and Co
* Carbutt and Co
==ROLLER LEATHER (FOR COTTON SPINNERS)==
* George Dutton and Sons


==RICE MERCHANTS==
==RICE MERCHANTS==
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* Sinclair, Kemp and Lee  
* Sinclair, Kemp and Lee  
* Twigge and Butters
* Twigge and Butters
==ROOF GLAZING==
* See Lead Glazing


==RICE MILLERS==
==RICE MILLERS==
* Carbutt and Co
* Carbutt and Co
* T. B. Finney and Co
* T. B. Finney and Co
==ROOFS AND ROOFING MANUFACTURERS==
* See Engineers (Constructional); Bridges and Roofs
==ROOT CUTTERS==
* See Agricultural Appliances, Implements, Machinery


==RICKCLOTHS==
==RICKCLOTHS==
* See Tarpaulins
* See Tarpaulins


==RIVETS==
==* RIVETS==
* Baxters Bolt, Screw and Rivet Works
* [[Baxters Bolt, Screw and Rivet Works]]
* Herbert W. Periam   
* [[Herbert W. Periam]]  
* David Powis and Sons  
* [[David Powis and Sons]]
* Samuel Tyzack and Co
* [[Samuel Tyzack and Co]]


==ROAD-BINDING AND ROAD-MAKING MATERIAL==
==* ROAD-BINDING AND ROAD-MAKING MATERIAL==
* (See also Tar; Tar Paving)
* (See also Tar; Tar Paving)
* Alexander Brunton and Son
* [[Alexander Brunton and Son]]
* R. S. Clare and Co   
* [[R. S. Clare and Co]]  
* Thomas Crow and Sons
* [[Thomas Crow and Sons]]


==ROAD ROLLERS (STEAM)==
==ROAD ROLLERS (STEAM)==
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* Ryder and Amies
* Ryder and Amies


==ROPE MANUFACTURERS==
==ROCK DRILLS==
* See Drills (Rock)
 
==* ROLLED METAL==
* [[R. H. Annison]]
* [[Birmingham Metal and Munitions Co]]
* [[District Iron and Steel Co]]
* [[Dugard Brothers]]
* [[Earle, Bourne and Co]]
* [[Heaton and Dugard]] 
* [[Kings Norton Metal Co]] 
* [[Side Groove Steel Piling Supply Co]]
* [[Wigan Rolling Mills Co]]
 
==ROLLER LEATHER (FOR COTTON SPINNERS)==
* George Dutton and Sons
 
==ROOF GLAZING==
* See Lead Glazing
 
==ROOFS AND ROOFING MANUFACTURERS==
* See Engineers (Constructional); Bridges and Roofs
 
==ROOT CUTTERS==
* See Agricultural Appliances, Implements, Machinery
 
==* ROPE MANUFACTURERS==
* (See also Wire Rope)
* (See also Wire Rope)
* Henry Bannister and Co
* [[Henry Bannister and Co]]
* Arthur Beale (Alpine Club Ropemakers)
* [[Arthur Beale]] (Alpine Club Ropemakers)
* Belfast Ropework Co   
* [[Belfast Ropework Co]]  
* R. Billson and Son
* [[R. Billson and Son]]
* Burfield and Son   
* [[Burfield and Son]]  
* Calvert Brothers
* [[Calvert Brothers]]
* Arthur East and Co
* [[Arthur East and Co]]
* Edinburgh Roperie and Sailcloth Co   
* [[Edinburgh Roperie and Sailcloth Co]]  
* George Elsom
* [[George Elsom]]
* Gourock Ropework Co   
* [[Gourock Ropework Co]]    
* D. J. T. Gray and Co
* [[D. J. T. Gray and Co]]
* Green Brothers
* [[Green Brothers]]
* J. and A. D. Grimond   
* [[J. and A. D. Grimond]]    
* R. Hood Haggie and Son
* [[R. Hood Haggie and Son]]
* John Harker and Co
* [[John Harker and Co]]
* Thomas Hart
* [[Thomas Hart]]
* Healey Brothers   
* [[Healey Brothers]]  
* Henry Hewetson and Co  
* [[Henry Hewetson and Co]]
* Hutchison and Pollok  
* [[Hutchison and Pollok]]
* Jackson, McConnan and Temple   
* [[Jackson, McConnan and Temple]]  
* George Langford and Son
* [[George Langford and Son]]
* J. F. Lanigan and Co
* [[J. F. Lanigan and Co]]
* Henry Logan and Son
* [[Henry Logan and Son]]
* James Morrison and Sons  
* [[James Morrison and Sons]]
* South Western Ice Co (Merchants)
* [[South Western Ice Co]] (Merchants)
* John Taylor and Sons (Bolton)   
* [[John Taylor and Sons (of Bolton)|John Taylor and Sons]] (Bolton)   
* John and Edwin Wright
* [[John and Edwin Wright]]


==ROPEWAYS (ARIEL)==
==ROPEWAYS (ARIEL)==
* See Aerial Ropeways
* See Aerial Ropeways
==ROCK DRILLS==
* See Drills (Rock)


==ROSE GROWERS==
==ROSE GROWERS==
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==ROSIN==
==ROSIN==
* William Butler and Co (Bristol)  
* [[William Butler and Co]] (Bristol)  
* Archibald Eadie and Co   
* [[Archibald Eadie and Co]]  
* Goodlake and Nutter
* [[Goodlake and Nutter]]
* Grindley and Co  
* [[Grindley and Co]]
* Thomas Nickels and Co
* [[Thomas Nickels and Co]]
* Smith and Forrest
* [[Smith and Forrest]]


==RUBBER==
==RUBBER==
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==RUBBER HEELS==
==RUBBER HEELS==
* (See also India Rubber)
* (See also India Rubber)
* Thomas Free and Co
* [[Thomas Free and Co]]
* Hickson and Co
* [[Hickson and Co]]
* United Patents Co   
* [[United Patents Co]]  
* Wood Milne
* [[Wood-Milne|Wood Milne]]


==RUBBER STAMPS==
==RUBBER STAMPS==
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==RUGS==
==RUGS==
* Carpets a Rugg .ki- Rug .Vanufacturers ; Tra,elling Rugs.
* Carpets and Rugs; Skin Rug Manufacturers; Travelling Rugs


==RUSSIAN MAT IMPORTERS==
==RUSSIAN MAT IMPORTERS==
* So, Mats and Matting.
* See Mats and Matting
 
==* RUST PREVENTIVES==
* (See also Compositions (Anti-fouling); Paints (Preservative))
* [[Coslett Anti-Rust Syndicate]] 
* [[W. Pickard and Co]]


==RUST PREVENTIVES==
==RUSTLESS IRON==
* also Compositions ( siti-fmtling, (tc.); Paints (Preserratire).)
* See Iron Masters and Manufacturers; also Rust Preventives
* Anti-Rust Syrdicate  rirkard, W., and Co_ Ltd.
* •• RUSTLESS " IRON.
* So. Irma 314sters end Mann farturers ; also Iluvi
* Prerentstvs.


==RUSTIC WORK==
==RUSTIC WORK==
* Leiroster‘hire Timber Co
* Leicestershire Timber Co
* Lioyd and Son. Todd. Walter ..
* Lloyd and Son  
 
* Walter Todd
 


==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[1914 Whitakers Red Book]]
* [[1914 Whitakers Red Book]]

Latest revision as of 16:00, 26 February 2022

RABBITS

  • See Poultry and Game Salesmen

RADIATORS

  • See Gas Radiators; Motor Accessories

RAG AND PAPER STOCK

  • See Paper Making Requisites

RAG, SKIN, IRON, AND METAL MERCHANTS

  • (See also Metal Merchants)
  • E. Austin and Sons
  • Sydney Brand
  • L. Flatow and Sons (Woollen Rags)
  • Jacobs Brothers and Co (Rags)
  • Thomas Jones and Co (Cardiff)
  • James Moores
  • A. Norrington and Co
  • J. A. Parker and Co
  • Benjamin Whitaker and Sons

RAILS

  • See Railway Plant

RAILINGS

  • See Fencing

RAILWAY ADVERTISING CONTRACTORS

  • Frank Mason and Co
  • W. H. Smith and Son
  • E. D. Walker and Wilson
  • Wyman and Sons

RAILWAY AGENTS

  • (See also Carriers; Forwarding Agents)
  • Chaplin and Co
  • Curtiss and Sons
  • Friend and Co
  • Globe Express
  • Gondrand Freres International Forwarding Co
  • Huxham and Co
  • J. Jackson and Sons
  • Peace
  • Ste. Ane. Intle. de Transports Gondrand Freres
  • J. C. Wall and Co
  • W. Wingate and Johnston
  • Wordie and Co

RAILWAY CONTRACTORS

  • See Contractors (Public Works)

RAILWAY MOTOR CARS AND VELOCIPEDES

* RAILWAY PLANT, MATERIAL, AXLES, BRAKES, TYRES, STORES, AND SPECIALITIES

* RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK (CARRIAGES, WAGONS, WHEELS)

* RAILWAY SIGNAL ENGINEERS

RAILWAY SPRINGS

  • See Springs

RAINPROOF GOODS AND RAIN PROOFERS

RANGE MANUFACTURERS

  • See Stove, Range and Grate Makers

RANGEFINDERS

  • See Scientific Instruments

RAZORS

  • See Cutlers

RAZOR CASES

RECTIFIERS

  • See Distillers and Rectifiers

RED LEAD AND WHITE LEAD

RED OXIDE

REFINERS (METALS)

  • See Smelters and Refiners

* REFRIGERATORS AND REFRIGERATING ENGINEERS

REGISTERS

  • See Stove, Range, and Grate Makers

REGISTRATION

  • See Company Registration Agents; Pate Agents

REINFORCED CONCRETE

  • See Ferro-Concrete; Builders

RELIEF STAMPERS

  • See Die Sinkers

REMOVAL AND WAREHOUSING CONTRACTORS

  • See Furniture Removers and Warehousers

REPETITION WORK

  • See Stampers and Piercers, Metal Workers

RESTAURATEURS

  • See Hotels and Restaurants

RETORTS AND RETORT INSTALLATIONS

REVOLVER MAKER

  • See Gun and Rifle Makers

RIBBONS

RICE CLEANERS, GRINDERS AND POLISHERS

  • Carbutt and Co

RICE MERCHANTS

  • H. W. Dillon and Sons
  • Ginner, Morton and Goddard
  • John Hindhaugh and Co
  • G. S. Mumford and Sons
  • Sinclair, Kemp and Lee
  • Twigge and Butters

RICE MILLERS

  • Carbutt and Co
  • T. B. Finney and Co

RICKCLOTHS

  • See Tarpaulins

* RIVETS

* ROAD-BINDING AND ROAD-MAKING MATERIAL

ROAD ROLLERS (STEAM)

  • See Traction Engines

ROBES (BLOUSE)

  • See Blouse and Gown Manufacturers

ROBES (STATE, UNIVERSITY)

  • (See also Tailors)
  • Ede, Son and Ravenscroft
  • Ryder and Amies

ROCK DRILLS

  • See Drills (Rock)

* ROLLED METAL

ROLLER LEATHER (FOR COTTON SPINNERS)

  • George Dutton and Sons

ROOF GLAZING

  • See Lead Glazing

ROOFS AND ROOFING MANUFACTURERS

  • See Engineers (Constructional); Bridges and Roofs

ROOT CUTTERS

  • See Agricultural Appliances, Implements, Machinery

* ROPE MANUFACTURERS

ROPEWAYS (ARIEL)

  • See Aerial Ropeways

ROSE GROWERS

  • See Nurserymen

ROSIN

RUBBER

  • See India Rubber

RUBBER HEELS

RUBBER STAMPS

  • See Stamps

RUGS

  • Carpets and Rugs; Skin Rug Manufacturers; Travelling Rugs

RUSSIAN MAT IMPORTERS

  • See Mats and Matting

* RUST PREVENTIVES

RUSTLESS IRON

  • See Iron Masters and Manufacturers; also Rust Preventives

RUSTIC WORK

  • Leicestershire Timber Co
  • Lloyd and Son
  • Walter Todd

See Also