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Scientific instrument and Clockmakers. | Scientific instrument and Clockmakers. | ||
Founded by Aynsworth Thwaites in | 1740 Founded by Aynsworth Thwaites who made the Horse Guards Parade clock which was still working 200+ years later<ref> The Times, Mar 22, 1977</ref> | ||
1856 Mr Buggins joined the firm and his descendants continued to be associated with the business for >100 years | |||
The firm continues in business <ref>[http://www.thwaites-reed.co.uk/] Company website</ref> | |||
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The book 'London's Industrial Heritage' by Aubrey Wilson (David & Charles, 1967) features a description and illustration of a gear cutting machine in use in the 1960s, having been made by the company over 100 years earlier. | The book 'London's Industrial Heritage' by Aubrey Wilson (David & Charles, 1967) features a description and illustration of a gear cutting machine in use in the 1960s, having been made by the company over 100 years earlier. | ||
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[[Category: Town - London]] | [[Category: Town - London]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:31, 14 January 2016
of Clerkenwell, London.
Scientific instrument and Clockmakers.
1740 Founded by Aynsworth Thwaites who made the Horse Guards Parade clock which was still working 200+ years later[1]
1856 Mr Buggins joined the firm and his descendants continued to be associated with the business for >100 years
The firm continues in business [2]
The book 'London's Industrial Heritage' by Aubrey Wilson (David & Charles, 1967) features a description and illustration of a gear cutting machine in use in the 1960s, having been made by the company over 100 years earlier.
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