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Latest revision as of 07:15, 19 September 2022
John Blake Ltd of Oxford Street Works, Accrington, Lancs were pump makers.
A comprehensive review of the firm's history and products by Alan McEwen appeared in 'Old Glory' magazine, April 2012.
1859 John Blake patented a steam pressure reducing valve, and commenced manufacturing the valves in Accrington in partnership with D. Kay.
1865 The partnership lasted 6 years, after which Blake formed another (short-lived) partnership with Thomas Parkinson of Blackburn.
1866 Blake built his Oxford Street Works in Accrington.
1867 Blake introduced his hydraulic rams, with the trademark HYDRAM. He also manufactured a range of stationary and portable oil engines, rated from 2 to 50 HP. [1]
Blake Hydram ram pumps are now produced by Allspeeds at Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington
1944 Pump. Exhibit at Queen Street Mill Museum.
1947 Pump. Exhibit at Queen Street Mill Museum.
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ 'Ram Pumps Revisited: John Blake of Accrington' in 'Old Glory' No. 266, April 2012