Globe and Simpson

October 1922.

October 1951.

September 1954.

Oct 1956.

Globe and Simpson Ltd of Sheffield a wholesaler, retailer and repairer of electrical and other motor goods, was formed in 1921 to acquire an existing business.

In 1937, the whole of the share capital of the company, which was then a Lucas Battery Service Agent operating a number of outlets in Yorkshire and elsewhere, was purchased by Joseph Lucas Ltd, through nominees, for £64,708. According to Globe & Simpson's Board's minutes, its Managing Director had understood from Lucas that all Lucas wanted was "sufficient control to be in the position to determine policy and prevent the operation of any policy detrimental to Lucas interests". Shortly after this purchase, the shares in Lucas's subsidiary company, County Electrical Services, were transferred to Globe & Simpson.

In 1939, through Globe & Simpson, Lucas purchased Express Magneto (Repairs) and Electrical Co for the sum of £2,542 : this company became a subsidiary of Globe & Simpson.

Also in 1939, Lucas formed two new companies as subsidiaries of Globe & Simpson. These were Express Electrical Services and Irvine Electrical Services. Each of these subsidiaries operated a number of outlets. The later history and activities of this group of subsidiary companies, whose ownership by Lucas has remained undisclosed, is dealt with later

1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Wholesaler of CAV and Lucas components

Addresses

• Globe & Simpson Ltd., Cambridge Street, Sheffield
• Globe & Simpson Ltd., 22 Story Street, Hull
• Globe & Simpson Ltd., 16 Lloyd Street, Deansgate, Manchester

See Also

• 1936 Motor Show
• 1937 Motor Show
• 1938 Motor Show
• 1948 Motor Show
• 1949 Motor Show
• 1950 Motor Show
• 1951 Motor Show
• 1952 Motor Show
• 1953 Motor Show
• 1953 Who's Who in the Motor Industry: Companies G
• 1954 Commercial Motor Show
• 1954 Motor Show
• 1955 Motor Show
• 1956 Motor Show
• 1957 Motor Show
• 1958 Commercial Motor Show
• 1958 Motor Show
• 1959 Motor Show
• 1960 Motor Show
• 1961 Motor Show
• 1962 Commercial Motor Show
• 1962 Motor Show
• 1963 Motor Show
• 1964 Motor Show
• 1965 Motor Show
• 1966 Motor Show
• 1967 Motor Show
• 1971 Who's Who in the Motor Industry: Companies
• Bon Accord Electrical Repairs
• Cecil Wheatley
• Eric Crow
• Express Magneto (Repairs) and Electrical Co
• Irvine Electrical Services
• J. A. Payne
• Joseph Lucas
• William Shirley Adams

Sources of Information

• [1] Competition Commission Web Site
• 1963 Motor Show