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of London, Building Contractors.

1850 John Jarvis founded the firm

1907 Incorporated as a private limited company

Expansion in and beyond London. Notable projects included Radcliffe Power Station in Lancashire, Sark Lighthouse and a church in Australia.

1920s and 30s: work included underground railway stations, municipal garages, factories and offices

WWII Constructed airfields, factories and offices

1959 Incorporated as a public company.

1986 The last member of the Jarvis family working in the company retired

1987 Acquisition of controlling interest by Brookville Securities^[1]. Property development was a significant part of the business.

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	1987 Acquisition of controlling interest by ~~Messrs Reuben and Bard~~. Property development was a significant part of the business.		1987 Acquisition of controlling interest by [[Brookville Securities]]<ref>The Times July 23, 1987</ref>. Property development was a significant part of the business.