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1922 Principals: Sidney Richmond Park and John Richmond. Specialities: Forgings, Spades and Shovels. Patents: In connection with Spades and Shovels. | 1922 Principals: Sidney Richmond Park and John Richmond. Specialities: Forgings, Spades and Shovels. Patents: In connection with Spades and Shovels. | ||
1968 Acquired [[Heyes and Co]]. | |||
1969 William Park and Co (Forgemaster) was merged with [[Dobson Hardwick]], both of whom were substantial makers of roof props for underground mines; the new company [[Dobson Park Industries]] would be owned 50:50 by the 2 constituent companies<ref>The Times, Mar 19, 1969</ref> | 1969 William Park and Co (Forgemaster) was merged with [[Dobson Hardwick]], both of whom were substantial makers of roof props for underground mines; the new company [[Dobson Park Industries]] would be owned 50:50 by the 2 constituent companies<ref>The Times, Mar 19, 1969</ref> | ||
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of Clarington Forge, Wigan.
Forgemasters and tool manufacturers.
1787 Established
Formerly James Bimson
1914 Manufacturers of forgings, spades and shovels. [1]
1922 Principals: Sidney Richmond Park and John Richmond. Specialities: Forgings, Spades and Shovels. Patents: In connection with Spades and Shovels.
1968 Acquired Heyes and Co.
1969 William Park and Co (Forgemaster) was merged with Dobson Hardwick, both of whom were substantial makers of roof props for underground mines; the new company Dobson Park Industries would be owned 50:50 by the 2 constituent companies[2]
See Also
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Sources of Information
- ↑ 1914 Whitakers Red Book
- ↑ The Times, Mar 19, 1969