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* [[Rowland Frost]]
* [[Rowland Frost]]
* [[Ludlow Brothers]]   
* [[Ludlow Brothers]]   
* [[Walker Brothers]]
* [[Walker Brothers (Walsall)]]


== * GALVANIZED IRON MANUFACTURERS==
== * GALVANIZED IRON MANUFACTURERS==
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* [[Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Co]]
* [[Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Co]]
* [[John Summers and Sons]]
* [[John Summers and Sons]]
* [[Walker Brothers]]
* [[Walker Brothers (Walsall)]]
* [[George Warren and Co]] (Agents)
* [[George Warren and Co (London)|George Warren and Co]] (Agents)


==GALVANIZED TANKS==
==GALVANIZED TANKS==
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* [[Lancashire Wire Co]]
* [[Lancashire Wire Co]]
* [[John Lysaght]]  
* [[John Lysaght]]  
* [[Walker Brothers]]
* [[Walker Brothers (Walsall)]]
* [[Whitecross Co]]
* [[Whitecross Co]]
* [[William Wood and Son]]
* [[William Wood and Son]]
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== * GARAGE PROPRIETORS==
== * GARAGE PROPRIETORS==
* (See also Motor Vehicles)
* (See also Motor Vehicles)
* [[W. and G. Du Cross]]
* [[W. and G. Du Cros]]
* [[Electromobile Co]]
* [[Electromobile Co]]
* [[Hertford Street Motor Hiring Co]]
* [[Hertford Street Motor Hiring Co]]
* [[Hull City Garage]]
* [[Hull City Garage]]
* [[Rossleigh]]
* [[Rossleigh]]
* [[John I. Thornycroft and Co]]
* [[Thornycroft| John I. Thornycroft and Co]]


==GARDEN IMPLEMENTS==
==GARDEN IMPLEMENTS==
* See Agricultural Appliances
* See Agricultural Appliances


==GARDEN SEATS AND FURNITURE==
==* GARDEN SEATS AND FURNITURE==
* Boulton and Paul
* [[Boulton and Paul]]
* Fletcher, Russel and Co
* [[Fletcher, Russell and Co]]
* Hughes, Bolckow and Co
* [[Hughes, Bolckow and Co]]
* Summerscales
* [[W. and S. Summerscales and Sons|Summerscales]]
* Walter Todd
* [[Walter Todd]]
* W. Walters and Co
* [[W. Walters and Co]]


== * GAS APPARATUS MANUFACTURERS==
== * GAS APPARATUS MANUFACTURERS==
* (See also Gas Lighting; Gas Radiators; Gas Stoves)
* (See also Gas Lighting; Gas Radiators; Gas Stoves)
* [[Bryan Donkin Co]]
* [[Bryan Donkin Co|Bryan Donkin Co]]
* [[Fletcher, Russell and Co]]
* [[Fletcher, Russell and Co]]
* [[J. J. Lane]]  
* [[J. J. Lane]]  
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== * GAS ENGINES==
== * GAS ENGINES==
* [[Allis-Chalmers Co]]
* [[Allis-Chalmers Co]]
* [[George Anderson and Co (1905)]]
* [[George Anderson and Co]] (1905)
* [[Bickerton and Johnson]]
* [[Bickerton and Johnson]]
* [[Campbell Gas Engine Co]]
* [[Campbell Gas Engine Co]]
* [[Clapham Brothers]]     
* [[Clapham Brothers]]     
* [[Crossely Brothers]]
* [[Crossley Brothers]]
* [[Fairbanks, Morse and Co]]
* [[Fairbanks, Morse and Co]]
* [[Keighley Gas and Oil Engine Co]]
* [[Keighley Gas and Oil Engine Co]]
* [[Kynoch]]
* [[Kynoch]]
* [[Maschinenfabrik Ausburg-Nurnburg A G]]
* [[Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nurnberg AG]]
* [[National Gas Engine Co]]
* [[National Gas Engine Co]]
* [[S. Taylor Parry]]
* [[S. Taylor Parry]]
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* [[Edward Cockey and Sons]]
* [[Edward Cockey and Sons]]
* [[Davis Gas Stove Co]]
* [[Davis Gas Stove Co]]
* [[Bryan Donkin Co]]
* [[Bryan Donkin Co|Bryan Donkin Co]]
* [[Drakes]]
* [[Drakes]]
* [[Fletcher, Russell and Co]]
* [[Fletcher, Russell and Co]]
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* [[Edward J. Shaw and Co]]
* [[Edward J. Shaw and Co]]
* [[William Soutter and Sons]]  
* [[William Soutter and Sons]]  
* [[Welsbach Incandescent Gas Light Co]]
* [[Welsbach Light Co]]


== * GAS METER MANUFACTURERS==
== * GAS METER MANUFACTURERS==
* [[Alder and Mackay]]
* [[Alder and Mackay]]
* [[Thomas Beggs and Sons]]
* [[Thomas Beggs and Son]]
* [[Cannon Iron Foundries]]
* [[Cannon Iron Foundries]]
* [[George Glover and Co]]
* [[George Glover and Co]]
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* [[Clapham Brothers]]
* [[Clapham Brothers]]
* [[Edward Cockey and Sons]]
* [[Edward Cockey and Sons]]
* [[Crossely Brothers]]
* [[Crossley Brothers|Crossely Brothers]]
* [[R. and J. Dempster]]
* [[R. and J. Dempster]]
* [[Bryan Donkin Co]]
* [[Bryan Donkin Co|Bryan Donkin Co]]
* [[Dowson and Mason Gas Plant Co]]
* [[Dowson and Mason Gas Plant Co]]
* [[Drakes]]
* [[Drakes]]
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* [[Kirkham, Hulett and Chandler]]
* [[Kirkham, Hulett and Chandler]]
* [[Leech, Goodall and Co]]
* [[Leech, Goodall and Co]]
* [[Newton Chambers and Co]]
* [[Newton, Chambers and Co]]
* [[Thomas Piggott and Co]]
* [[Thomas Piggott and Co]]
* [[Power Gas Corporation]]
* [[Power-Gas Corporation]]


== * GAS RADIATORS==
== * GAS RADIATORS==
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== * GAUGES (STEAM PRESSURE)==
== * GAUGES (STEAM PRESSURE)==
* [[William H. Bramall]]
* [[W. H. Bramall|William H. Bramall]]
* [[George Salter and Co]]  
* [[George Salter and Co]]  
* [[Sydney Smith and Sons]], Nottingham
* [[Sydney Smith and Sons]], Nottingham
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* See Cycle Accessories; Motor Accessories
* See Cycle Accessories; Motor Accessories


==GELATINE MANUFACTURERS==
==* GELATINE MANUFACTURERS==
* J. and G. Cox   
* [[J. and G. Cox]]  
* Edward Gorton  
* [[Edward Gorton]]
* George Nelson, Dale and Co  
* [[George Nelson, Dale and Co]]
* Rousselot and Cie
* [[Rousselot and Cie]]
* Williamson and Corder
* [[Williamson and Corder]]


==GEOGRAPHICAL PUBLISHERS==
==GEOGRAPHICAL PUBLISHERS==
* See Map Publishers
* See Map Publishers


==GERMAN SILVER==
==* GERMAN SILVER==
* Barker and Allen  
* [[Barker and Allen]]
* Heeley Silver Rolling and Wire Mills
* [[Heeley Silver Rolling and Wire Mills]]


==GILDERS==
==GILDERS==
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* See Showcards; Christmas and Greeting Cards
* See Showcards; Christmas and Greeting Cards


==GIN==
==* GIN==
* (See also Distillers and Rectifiers)
* (See also Distillers and Rectifiers)
* Coates and Co (Plymouth Gin)
* [[Coates and Co]] (Plymouth Gin)
* James Hawker and Co
* [[James Hawker and Co]]
* Humphrey Taylor and Co
* [[Humphrey Taylor and Co]]


==GIRDERS==
==GIRDERS==
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* [[Josiah Lane and Sons]]  
* [[Josiah Lane and Sons]]  
* [[John M. Newton and Sons]]   
* [[John M. Newton and Sons]]   
* [[F. Osler and Co]]  
* [[F. and C. Osler]]  
* [[Pilkington Brothers]]   
* [[Pilkington|Pilkington Brothers]]   
* [[Charles Zunz]] (Plate)
* [[Charles Zunz]] (Plate)


==GLASS (TABLE)==
==GLASS (TABLE)==
* (See also China, Glass, and Earthenware)
* (See also China, Glass, and Earthenware)
* A. M. Allan and Co
* [[A. M. Allan and Co]]
* Greener and Co
* [[Greener and Co]]
* John Grinsell and Sons (Cut Glass)  
* [[John Grinsell and Sons]] (Cut Glass)  
* F. and C. Osler   
* [[F. and C. Osler]]  
* James Powell and Sons
* [[James Powell and Sons]]
* Stevens and Williams
* [[Stevens and Williams]]


==GLASS BEVELLERS, SILVERERS==
==GLASS BEVELLERS, SILVERERS==
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==GLASS (PLATE) INSURANCE==
==GLASS (PLATE) INSURANCE==
* See Insuransce
* See Insurance


==GLASS PAPER==
==GLASS PAPER==
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* Dent, Allcroft and Co
* Dent, Allcroft and Co
* Fownes Brothers and Co
* Fownes Brothers and Co
* James North and Sons (Heavy Gloves)  
* [[James North and Sons]] (Heavy Gloves)  
* R. and J. Pullman (Leather)
* R. and J. Pullman (Leather)
* Southcombe Brothers  
* Southcombe Brothers  
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* See Braid Manufacturers
* See Braid Manufacturers


==GOLD LACE==
==* GOLD LACE==
* James Ball and Co   
* [[James Ball and Co]]  
* Firmin and Sons  
* [[Firmin and Sons]]
* Hamburger, Rogers and Co
* [[Hamburger, Rogers and Co]]
* Edward Stillwell and Son
* [[Edward Stillwell and Son]]


==GOLD THREAD==
==* GOLD THREAD==
* E. and W. G. Makinson
* [[E. and W. G. Makinson]]


==GOLD AND SILVER BLOCKERS==
==* GOLD AND SILVER BLOCKERS==
* E. A. Crook and Co
* [[E. A. Crook and Co]]
* Horton and Arlidge
* [[Horton and Arlidge]]
* Matthews, Smith and Co
* [[Matthews, Smith and Co]]


== * GOLD AND SILVER REFINERS==
== * GOLD AND SILVER REFINERS==
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* [[Bertie Perkins and Co]]
* [[Bertie Perkins and Co]]
* [[Sheffield Smelting Co]]  
* [[Sheffield Smelting Co]]  
* [[William Turner and Co]]
* [[William Turner and Co (Refiners)]]


==GOLF BALLS, CLUBS AND GOLF COURSE REQUISITES==
==GOLF BALLS, CLUBS AND GOLF COURSE REQUISITES==
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* See Abrasives
* See Abrasives


==GRINDSTONES==
==* GRINDSTONES==
* Grindstone Manufacturing Co
* [[Grindstone Manufacturing Co]]
* Richard Kell and Co
* [[Richard Kell and Co]]
* J. W. B. Twibell
* [[J. W. B. Twibell]]


==GRIT==
==GRIT==
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== * GUN AND RIFLE MAKERS==
== * GUN AND RIFLE MAKERS==
* (See also Ordnance Manufacturers)
* (See also Ordnance Manufacturers)
* F. Barton and Co (Agents)
* [[F. Barton and Co]] (Agents)
* Birmingham Small Arms Co   
* [[BSA|Birmingham Small Arms Co]]  
* Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co  
* [[Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co]]
* William Erskine  
* [[William Erskine]]
* Alfred Field and Co
* [[Alfred Field and Co]]
* W. W. Greener  
* [[W. W. Greener]]
* Holland and Holland   
* [[Holland and Holland]]  
* Hollis, Bentley and Playfair
* [[Hollis, Bentley and Playfair]]
* Thomas Horsley and Sons   
* [[Thomas Horsley and Sons]]  
* W. Horton
* [[W. Horton]]
* Lloyd and Son
* [[Lloyd and Son]]
* Midland Gun Co
* [[Midland Gun Co]]
* T. Newton  
* [[T. Newton]]
* Charles Osborne and Co  
* [[Charles Osborne and Co]]
* James Purdey and Sons  
* [[James Purdey and Sons]]
* Webley and Scott   
* [[Webley and Scott]]  
* Wilkinson Sword Co
* [[Wilkinson Sword|Wilkinson Sword Co]]


== * GUN METAL FOUNDERS AND WORKERS==
== * GUN METAL FOUNDERS AND WORKERS==
* James Carter and Sons  
* [[James Carter and Sons]]
* Yale and Towne Co
* [[Yale and Towne Co]]


== * GUNPOWDER==
== * GUNPOWDER==
* (See also Ammunition; Explosives)
* (See also Ammunition; Explosives)
* Chilworth Gunpowder Co
* [[Chilworth Gunpowder Co]]
* Curtiss and Harvey   
* [[Curtis's and Harvey|Curtis and Harvey]]  
* F. C. Dickson Co
* [[F. C. Dickson and Co]]
* E. C. Powder Co  
* [[E. C. Powder Co]]
* National Explosives Co   
* [[National Explosives Co]]  
* New Normal Ammunition Co  
* [[New Normal Ammunition Co]]
* Nobels Explosives Co   
* [[Nobels Explosives Co]]  
* Schultze Co
* [[Schultze Gunpowder Co|Schultze Co]]


==GUT==
==GUT==
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== * GUTTA PERCHA MANUFACTURERS==
== * GUTTA PERCHA MANUFACTURERS==
* Arthur Cort and Co  
* [[Arthur Cort and Co]]
* India Rubber, Gutta Percha and Telegraph Works Co
* [[India Rubber, Gutta Percha and Telegraph Works Co]]


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

Latest revision as of 15:06, 22 October 2017

GAITERS

  • See Leggings; Outfitters

* GALVANIZERS

* GALVANIZED HOLLOW-WARE

* GALVANIZED IRON MANUFACTURERS

GALVANIZED TANKS

  • See Tank Makers

* GALVANIZED WIRE NETTING

GAME SALESMEN, IMPORTERS, DEALERS

  • See Poultry and Game

GAME FOODS

  • See Poultry and Game Foods

GAMES (INDOOR)

  • See Sports and Games

* GARAGE PROPRIETORS

GARDEN IMPLEMENTS

  • See Agricultural Appliances

* GARDEN SEATS AND FURNITURE

* GAS APPARATUS MANUFACTURERS

* GAS CARBON

* GAS ENGINES

* GAS ENGINEERS

GAS FITTINGS

  • See Gas and Electrical Appliances

* GASHOLDER MAKERS

* GAS LIGHTING

* GAS METER MANUFACTURERS

* GAS PLANT AND GAS PRODUCERS

* GAS RADIATORS

GAS RETORTS

  • See Retorts and Retort Installations

* GAS STOVES

* GAS AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

GATES AND FENCING

  • See Fencing and Gates

* GAUGES (STEAM PRESSURE)

* GEAR CUTTERS AND MACHINISTS

GEARS (CYCLE AND MOTOR)

  • See Cycle Accessories; Motor Accessories

* GELATINE MANUFACTURERS

GEOGRAPHICAL PUBLISHERS

  • See Map Publishers

* GERMAN SILVER

GILDERS

  • See Carvers and Gilders

GILDERS (CARD EDGE)

  • See Showcards; Christmas and Greeting Cards

* GIN

GIRDERS

  • See Ironwork (Constructional); Steelwork (Constructional)

GLACE KID

  • See Leather

GLASS (GROUND)

  • See Abrasives

* GLASS (SHEET AND PLATE)

GLASS (TABLE)

GLASS BEVELLERS, SILVERERS

  • See Looking Glass

GLASS (PLATE) INSURANCE

  • See Insurance

GLASS PAPER

  • See Abrasives

GLOVE MANUFACTURERS

  • F. Blake and Co
  • William Brooks
  • Clark, Son and Morland (Heavy Gloves)
  • Mark Cross
  • Dent, Allcroft and Co
  • Fownes Brothers and Co
  • James North and Sons (Heavy Gloves)
  • R. and J. Pullman (Leather)
  • Southcombe Brothers
  • Whitby Brothers

GLOVE MACHINERY

  • John Matthews

GLOVERS (RETAIL)

  • See Outfitters

GLUCOSE

  • See Brewers and Distillers Requisites

* GLUE MANUFACTURERS

* GLYCERINE MANUFACTURERS

* GOLDSMITHS

GOLD BRAID

  • See Braid Manufacturers

* GOLD LACE

* GOLD THREAD

* GOLD AND SILVER BLOCKERS

* GOLD AND SILVER REFINERS

GOLF BALLS, CLUBS AND GOLF COURSE REQUISITES

  • See Sports and Games

GOLF BALL MOULD MAKERS

  • Taylor, Taylor and Hobson

GOWN AND BLOUSE SPECIALISTS

  • See Blouse and Gown Manufacturers

GRAIN MERCHANTS, BROKERS

  • (See also Corn Factors and Merchants)
  • R. Barbour
  • H. N. Bathgate and Co
  • R. M. Brinkworth and Co
  • Bunge and Co
  • Bute Grain and Seed Stores
  • Crawford, Cree and Lawries
  • Edward Dowley and Sons
  • English Grains Co
  • Richard Farrell
  • Frederick B. Grotrain and Co
  • Hamlyn and Co
  • John Hindhaugh and Co
  • Hosken, Trevithick, Polkinhorn and Co
  • Johnson and Darlings
  • William N. Lindsay
  • George McFarland and Co
  • John Milne and Co
  • John Milne and Sons
  • George Smith and Co
  • Spillers and Bakers
  • Robert J. Sprakeling and Co
  • W. A. Temperley and Co
  • Webster, Steel and Co

* GRAIN AND SEED CLEANING MACHINERY

* GRAMOPHONES AND RECORDS

GRAMOPHONE PINS

  • Set Pins (Steel)

GRANITE QUARRIERS, MERCHANTS, AND WORKERS

  • C. W. Andrew
  • Bower and Florence
  • Brookes
  • Alexander Brunton and Son
  • Field and Mackay
  • B. J. Forder and Son
  • Fraser and Young
  • John Freeman, Sons and Co
  • John Fyfe
  • S. Ginesi and Co
  • Arthur Lee and Brothers
  • Anselm Odling and Sons
  • J. and H. Patteson
  • Penmaenmawr and Welsh Granite Co
  • Pyx Granite Co

GRAPHITE

  • See Black Lead

GRATES

  • See Stove, Range and Grate Makers

GRAVEL MERCHANTS

  • See Sand and Gravel

* GREASE REFINERS AND MANUFACTURERS

GREENHOUSE BLINDS

  • See Window Blinds

GRINDERY

  • See Boot and Shoe Mercers

GRINDING MACHINERY

  • See Stone-Breaking Machinery

GRINDING MATERIAL

  • See Abrasives

* GRINDSTONES

GRIT

  • See Abrasives

GROCERS

  • Barham and Marriage
  • J. and G. Boyd
  • Fortnum and Mason
  • James and John Graham
  • Thomas Porter and Sons
  • A. Dewer Rattray

GROCERS (WHOLESALE)

  • H. M. Adams and Son
  • Barnes and Co
  • Brown, Wills and Nicholson
  • Richard Dickeson and Co
  • Fraser and Carmichael
  • Ginner, Morton and Goddard
  • James and John Graham
  • Samuel Hanson and Son
  • Hosken, Trevithick, Polkinhorn and Co
  • Jarman and Flint
  • William Marshall and Co
  • Morris and Jones
  • Petty, Wood and Co
  • E. and T. Pink
  • J. A. Sharwood and Co
  • Joseph Travers and Sons
  • Joshua Wilson and Brothers

GUANO

  • See Fertilizers

GUM DEALERS, MERCHANTS

  • Samuel Figgis and Co (Brokers)
  • Hale and Son (Brokers)
  • Henry Smith and Co
  • Tetley and Whitley
  • Watts (Varnish Gums)

GUM MAKERS

  • See Adhesives

* GUN AND RIFLE MAKERS

* GUN METAL FOUNDERS AND WORKERS

* GUNPOWDER

GUT

  • See Fishing Rods and Tackle

GUT BANDS

  • See Driving Ropes, Bands and Chains

* GUTTA PERCHA MANUFACTURERS

See Also