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1912 On 4th September, agreement was sealed between Pickfords Ltd., London Parcels Delivery Company and [[Carter, Paterson and Co]] Ltd., providing for working arrangement of respective businesses of those companies. | 1912 On 4th September, agreement was sealed between Pickfords Ltd., London Parcels Delivery Company and [[Carter, Paterson and Co]] Ltd., providing for working arrangement of respective businesses of those companies. | ||
1919 The firm had 1580 horses, 1900 horse drawn vehicles, and 46 others.<ref>The Times Feb. 13, 2008</ref> | |||
1920 By agreement, the share capital of Pickfords Ltd. was purchased by The Proprietors of [[Hay's Wharf Cartage Co]] Ltd., and others, although original name and tradition of Pickfords was to continue. | 1920 By agreement, the share capital of Pickfords Ltd. was purchased by The Proprietors of [[Hay's Wharf Cartage Co]] Ltd., and others, although original name and tradition of Pickfords was to continue. | ||
1933 By another agreement, dated 9th August, the capital of Hay's Wharf Cartage Co.Ltd., was acquired by four main line railway companies in equal parts, although Pickfords again continued to develop on their own lines. | 1933 By another agreement, dated 9th August, the capital of Hay's Wharf Cartage Co.Ltd., was acquired by four main line railway companies in equal parts, although Pickfords again continued to develop on their own lines. | ||
1946 Merged with [[Carter Paterson]] | |||
1947 Pickfords Ltd. became part of the [[British Transport Commission]] | 1947 Pickfords Ltd. became part of the [[British Transport Commission]] | ||
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1955 Road Haulage Executive became [[British Road Services (BRS)]] with effect from 1 January 1955. | 1955 Road Haulage Executive became [[British Road Services (BRS)]] with effect from 1 January 1955. | ||
2002 Became part of Sirva Inc, the world's largest removal firm. | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
Latest revision as of 13:56, 3 September 2024
of 57 Gresham Street, London.
formerly Pickford and Co
1901 The company was registered on 21 March, to acquire the business of general carriers and railway agents of the firm of the same name. [1]
1901 The name was changed to Pickfords Limited
1909 Company re-constituted again.
1912 On 4th September, agreement was sealed between Pickfords Ltd., London Parcels Delivery Company and Carter, Paterson and Co Ltd., providing for working arrangement of respective businesses of those companies.
1919 The firm had 1580 horses, 1900 horse drawn vehicles, and 46 others.[2]
1920 By agreement, the share capital of Pickfords Ltd. was purchased by The Proprietors of Hay's Wharf Cartage Co Ltd., and others, although original name and tradition of Pickfords was to continue.
1933 By another agreement, dated 9th August, the capital of Hay's Wharf Cartage Co.Ltd., was acquired by four main line railway companies in equal parts, although Pickfords again continued to develop on their own lines.
1946 Merged with Carter Paterson
1947 Pickfords Ltd. became part of the British Transport Commission
1949 Became part of the Road Haulage Executive.
1955 Road Haulage Executive became British Road Services (BRS) with effect from 1 January 1955.
2002 Became part of Sirva Inc, the world's largest removal firm.
See Also
Sources of Information
- Pickfords [1]