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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]]. | 1968 Acquired [[Heyes and Co]].<ref>The Times, March 19, 1968</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, | 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, March 19, 1969</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:54, 4 January 2020
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.[2]
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[3]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ 1914 Whitakers Red Book
- ↑ The Times, March 19, 1968
- ↑ The Times, March 19, 1969