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1949 Three sons of the founder of [[Hall Brothers]] started a company called '''A. H. Hall and Brothers''' Ltd. This very small operation was based in (repurposed) shop premises in Islington, London and specialised in optical instruments used in construction and planning. Shareholders included [[Alfred Henry Hall]] and [[Augustus Douglas Hall]]<ref>Companies house filings</ref> | 1949 Three sons of the founder of [[Hall Brothers (Optical)|Hall Brothers]] started a company called '''A. H. Hall and Brothers''' Ltd. This very small operation was based in (repurposed) shop premises in Islington, London and specialised in optical instruments used in construction and planning. Shareholders included [[Alfred Henry Hall]] and [[Augustus Douglas Hall]]<ref>Companies house filings</ref> | ||
1979 Acquired the [[Hilger and Watts|Watts]] survey business from [[Rank Organisation]]. This included the now industry-standardized range of Watts surveying equipment, but also the range of military instruments, which included a service and repair operation. Company renamed as '''Hall & Watts''' Ltd. | 1979 Acquired the [[Hilger and Watts|Watts]] survey business from [[Rank Organisation]]. This included the now industry-standardized range of Watts surveying equipment, but also the range of military instruments, which included a service and repair operation. Company renamed as '''Hall & Watts''' Ltd. | ||
Revision as of 16:59, 11 July 2023
1949 Three sons of the founder of Hall Brothers started a company called A. H. Hall and Brothers Ltd. This very small operation was based in (repurposed) shop premises in Islington, London and specialised in optical instruments used in construction and planning. Shareholders included Alfred Henry Hall and Augustus Douglas Hall[1]
1979 Acquired the Watts survey business from Rank Organisation. This included the now industry-standardized range of Watts surveying equipment, but also the range of military instruments, which included a service and repair operation. Company renamed as Hall & Watts Ltd.
1995 Hall and Watts Ltd disposed of the building and surveying equipment part of the business, leaving it focused on supplying opto-mechanical instruments for the defence market.
From this point onwards the company was to trade as Hall & Watts Defence Optics Ltd.
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Companies house filings
- [1] Company history