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1872 Patent. '565. And [[Charles Lenny]], of the firm of [[Charles Lenny and Co|Charles Lenny and Company]], of North End, Croydon, in the county of Surrey, and of Park-lane, in the county of Middlesex, Carriage Builders, has given the like notice in respect of the invention of "improvements in carriage heads, and in apparatus for raising and lowering or assisting to raise and lower them."'<ref>[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/23872/page/3029 The London Gazette Publication date:2 July 1872 Issue:23872 Page:3029]</ref> | 1872 Patent. '565. And [[Charles Lenny]], of the firm of [[Charles Lenny and Co|Charles Lenny and Company]], of North End, Croydon, in the county of Surrey, and of Park-lane, in the county of Middlesex, Carriage Builders, has given the like notice in respect of the invention of "improvements in carriage heads, and in apparatus for raising and lowering or assisting to raise and lower them."'<ref>[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/23872/page/3029 The London Gazette Publication date:2 July 1872 Issue:23872 Page:3029]</ref> | ||
1875 Sale of business. 'Re Charles Lenny. Deceased, Coach and Carriage Builder, Croydon and London. valuable and extensive Manufacturing Premises, with Machinery, Show Booms, and Goodwill of the old-established business; the whole as a going concern, with possession. Messrs. BLAKE, SON, & HADDOCK are instructed by the Trustees for sale under the will of the late Mr. Charles Lenny, to Sell by Auction, at the Mart, Tokenhouse Yard, City, on Wednesday. 10th February, Two precisely, THE IMPORTANT FREEHOLD MANUFACTURING PREMISES at Croydon, only ten miles from London, capable of carrying on extensive business, with the fixed machinery therein; the leasehold offices and show shops adjoining same; and the commanding LEASEHOLD HOUSE and premises, with standing for 70 carriages, being No. 10, Park Lane, within few yards of Piccadilly, together with the use of the name of "Lenny and Co.,” and goodwill of the old-established business, which has been carried on by the Executors to the present time: also the FREEHOLD PRIVATE RESIDENCE of the late Mr. Lenny, adjoining the manufactory Croydon; the whole will be sold with possession going concern, and offers every facility to established firm to increase their business and connection, or opportunity for company to enter upon a lucrative branch of trade.'<ref>Croydon Advertiser and East Surrey Reporter - Saturday 30 January 1875</ref> | 1875 Sale of business. 'Re [[Charles Lenny]]. Deceased, Coach and Carriage Builder, Croydon and London. valuable and extensive Manufacturing Premises, with Machinery, Show Booms, and Goodwill of the old-established business; the whole as a going concern, with possession. Messrs. BLAKE, SON, & HADDOCK are instructed by the Trustees for sale under the will of the late Mr. Charles Lenny, to Sell by Auction, at the Mart, Tokenhouse Yard, City, on Wednesday. 10th February, Two precisely, THE IMPORTANT FREEHOLD MANUFACTURING PREMISES at Croydon, only ten miles from London, capable of carrying on extensive business, with the fixed machinery therein; the leasehold offices and show shops adjoining same; and the commanding LEASEHOLD HOUSE and premises, with standing for 70 carriages, being No. 10, Park Lane, within few yards of Piccadilly, together with the use of the name of "Lenny and Co.,” and goodwill of the old-established business, which has been carried on by the Executors to the present time: also the FREEHOLD PRIVATE RESIDENCE of the late Mr. Lenny, adjoining the manufactory Croydon; the whole will be sold with possession going concern, and offers every facility to established firm to increase their business and connection, or opportunity for company to enter upon a lucrative branch of trade.'<ref>Croydon Advertiser and East Surrey Reporter - Saturday 30 January 1875</ref> | ||
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Carriage Builder, of 9 Park Lane, London; and Croydon, Surrey.
1854 Advertisement. Charles Lenny of 20 North End, Croydon.[1]
1855 Patent. 'Charles Lenny, of Croydon, in the county of Surrey (for) Improvements in carriages.'[2]
1871 Employing 87 men.[3]
1871 Patent. '958. And to Charles Lenny, of the firm of Charles Lenny and Company, of North End, Croydon, in the county of Surrey, and of 9, Park-lane, in the county of Middlesex, Carriage Builders, for the invention of improvements in apparatus for raising and lowering carriage heads, or assisting to raise and lower them.".[4]
1872 Patent. '565. And Charles Lenny, of the firm of Charles Lenny and Company, of North End, Croydon, in the county of Surrey, and of Park-lane, in the county of Middlesex, Carriage Builders, has given the like notice in respect of the invention of "improvements in carriage heads, and in apparatus for raising and lowering or assisting to raise and lower them."'[5]
1875 Sale of business. 'Re Charles Lenny. Deceased, Coach and Carriage Builder, Croydon and London. valuable and extensive Manufacturing Premises, with Machinery, Show Booms, and Goodwill of the old-established business; the whole as a going concern, with possession. Messrs. BLAKE, SON, & HADDOCK are instructed by the Trustees for sale under the will of the late Mr. Charles Lenny, to Sell by Auction, at the Mart, Tokenhouse Yard, City, on Wednesday. 10th February, Two precisely, THE IMPORTANT FREEHOLD MANUFACTURING PREMISES at Croydon, only ten miles from London, capable of carrying on extensive business, with the fixed machinery therein; the leasehold offices and show shops adjoining same; and the commanding LEASEHOLD HOUSE and premises, with standing for 70 carriages, being No. 10, Park Lane, within few yards of Piccadilly, together with the use of the name of "Lenny and Co.,” and goodwill of the old-established business, which has been carried on by the Executors to the present time: also the FREEHOLD PRIVATE RESIDENCE of the late Mr. Lenny, adjoining the manufactory Croydon; the whole will be sold with possession going concern, and offers every facility to established firm to increase their business and connection, or opportunity for company to enter upon a lucrative branch of trade.'[6]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Kentish Mercury - Saturday 18 November 1854
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:21 January 1859 Issue:22221 Page:235
- ↑ 1871 Census
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:21 April 1871 Issue:23730 Page:1992
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:2 July 1872 Issue:23872 Page:3029
- ↑ Croydon Advertiser and East Surrey Reporter - Saturday 30 January 1875