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[[image:Im19291205MC-Castrol.jpg|thumb| December 1929. ]]
[[image:Im19291205MC-Castrol.jpg|thumb| December 1929. ]]
[[image:Im19291205MC-Castrol1.jpg|thumb| December 1929. ]]
[[image:Im19291205MC-Castrol1.jpg|thumb| December 1929. ]]
[[Image:Im19300108MCyg-Wake1.jpg|thumb| January 1930.]]
[[Image:Im19300523LC-Wake.jpg|thumb| May 1930. ]]
[[Image:Im19301108ILN-Castrol.jpg|thumb| November 1930.]]
[[image:Im19320311ACar-Castrol.jpg|thumb| March 1932.]]
[[image:Im19320311ACar-Wake.jpg|thumb| March 1932.]]
[[image:Im19381224PP-Wake.jpg|thumb|  December 1938.]]
[[image:Im19390422PP-Castrol.jpg|thumb| April 1939.]]
[[Image:Im19390506PP-Castrol.jpg|thumb| May 1939.]]
[[image:Im19390707LC-Castrol.jpg|thumb| July 1939. ]]
[[Image:Im195108Fl-Vickers1.jpg|thumb| August 1951. ]]
[[image:Im195310LCar-Castrol.jpg|thumb| October 1953. ]]
[[Image:Im196005PH-Castrol.jpg|thumb| May 1960.]]
[[Image:Im19621003Mot-Castrol.jpg|thumb| October 1962. ]]
[[Image:Im19621003Mot-Castrol3.jpg|thumb| October 1962. ]]
[[image:Im196404MM-Castrol.jpg|thumb| April 1964. ]]
[[image:Im196604MM-Castrol.jpg|thumb| April 1966. ]]
[[Image:Im196607MM-Castrol.jpg|thumb| June 1966. ]]
[[Image:Im1966x-Castrol.jpg|thumb| 1966.]]


a brand of lubricating oil made by [[C. C. Wakefield and Co]] of Wakefield House, 30/32 Cheapside, London, EC2. Telephone: City 4411 (10 lines). Telegraphic Address: "Cheery, Cent., London"
a brand of lubricating oil made by [[C. C. Wakefield and Co]] of Wakefield House, 30/32 Cheapside, London, EC2. Telephone: City 4411 (10 lines). Telegraphic Address: "Cheery, Cent., London"


* 19 March 1899 [[Charles Cheers Wakefield]] founded the '''Wakefield Oil Company''' or [[C. C. Wakefield and Co]].  
19 March 1899 [[Charles Cheers Wakefield]] founded the '''Wakefield Oil Company''' or [[C. C. Wakefield and Co]].  


* In 1909, the [[C. C. Wakefield and Co]] began production of a new automotive lubricant named '''"Castrol"''' (a contraction of Castor oil, from which it was made). The company developed specific oil applications for various applications of the new internal combustion engine, including automobiles, motorcycles, and aircraft. <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakefield_Oil_Company] Wikipedia</ref>
In 1909, the [[C. C. Wakefield and Co]] began production of a new automotive lubricant named '''"Castrol"''' (a contraction of Castor oil, from which it was made). The company developed specific oil applications for various applications of the new internal combustion engine, including automobiles, motorcycles, and aircraft. <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakefield_Oil_Company] Wikipedia</ref>


* 1917 Advertised as [[C. C. Wakefield and Co]]
1917 Advertised as [[C. C. Wakefield and Co]]


* 1933 Book published in-house: ''Achievements of 1933''<ref>[http://www.biblio.com/books/125417302.html] Biblio.com</ref>, which was followed by similar books in later years.
1933 Book published in-house: ''Achievements of 1933''<ref>[http://www.biblio.com/books/125417302.html] Biblio.com</ref>, which was followed by similar books in later years.


* 1937 British Industries Fair Advert for High Pressure Greasing Equipment for Motor Transport . Forced Feed Mechanical Oil Lubricators for all types Steam Engines and Stationary Plant. Grease Lubricators for Crushers, Rolling Mills, etc., Grease Guns. (Engineering/Metals/Quarrys, Road, and Mining/Transport Section - Stand No. D.507 <ref>[[1937 British Industries Fair]] Advert p664; and p430</ref>  
1937 British Industries Fair Advert for High Pressure Greasing Equipment for Motor Transport . Forced Feed Mechanical Oil Lubricators for all types Steam Engines and Stationary Plant. Grease Lubricators for Crushers, Rolling Mills, etc., Grease Guns. (Engineering/Metals/Quarrys, Road, and Mining/Transport Section - Stand No. D.507 <ref>[[1937 British Industries Fair]] Advert p664; and p430</ref>  


* 1937 Motor oil manufacturers. "Castraulic" Brake Fluid; "Castrol" Wakefield Patent Lubricating Oils; "Castrolaero C" Engine Oil. <ref>[[1937 The Aeroplane Directory of the Aviation and Allied Industries]]</ref>
1937 Motor oil manufacturers. "Castraulic" Brake Fluid; "Castrol" Wakefield Patent Lubricating Oils; "Castrolaero C" Engine Oil. <ref>[[1937 The Aeroplane Directory of the Aviation and Allied Industries]]</ref>


* 1939 See [[1939 Suppliers to the Aircraft Industry| Aircraft Industry Suppliers]]
1939 See [[1939 Suppliers to the Aircraft Industry| Aircraft Industry Suppliers]]


* WWII All three British armed services used oils and lubricating equipment from  [[Castrol]].  
WWII All three British armed services used oils and lubricating equipment from  [[Castrol]].  


* 1954 Book: ''Road Vehicle Lubrication''. <ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Road-vehicle-lubrication-Ltd-Wakefield/dp/B0000CIY20] Amazon</ref>
1954 Book: ''Road Vehicle Lubrication''. <ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Road-vehicle-lubrication-Ltd-Wakefield/dp/B0000CIY20] Amazon</ref>


* 1960 [[C. C. Wakefield and Co]] changed the name of the group to [[Castrol]] Ltd.  Transfer of head office to new building, Castrol House, Marylebone Road<ref>The Times, 23 June 1960</ref>.
1960 [[C. C. Wakefield and Co]] changed the name of the group to [[Castrol]] Ltd.  Transfer of head office to new building, Castrol House, Marylebone Road<ref>The Times, 23 June 1960</ref>.


* 1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Garage equipment. <ref>[[1963 Motor Show]]</ref>
1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Garage equipment. <ref>[[1963 Motor Show]]</ref>


* In 1966, [[C. C. Wakefield and Co|Castrol Ltd ]] was acquired by British oil company [[Burmah Oil Co|Burmah]], which was renamed '''Burmah-Castrol''' in 1967<ref>The Times, 28 October 1966</ref>.
In 1966, [[C. C. Wakefield and Co|Castrol Ltd ]] was acquired by British oil company [[Burmah Oil Co|Burmah]], which was renamed '''Burmah-Castrol''' in 1967<ref>The Times, 28 October 1966</ref>.


* In 2000, '''Burmah-Castrol''' was acquired by the then [[BP|BP Amoco plc]] (now renamed BP plc). '''Castrol''' branded lubricants continue to be sold around the world and are, in many countries, market leaders.
In 2000, '''Burmah-Castrol''' was acquired by the then [[BP|BP Amoco plc]] (now renamed BP plc). '''Castrol''' branded lubricants continue to be sold around the world and are, in many countries, market leaders.


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‎‎Image:Im19240731MC-Castrol.jpg| 1924.  
‎‎Image:Im19240731MC-Castrol.jpg| 1924.  
image:Im19280210CyCar-Wakefield.jpg| February 1928
image:Im19280210CyCar-Wakefield.jpg| February 1928
Image:Im19300108MCyg-Wake1.jpg| January 1930.
Image:Im19300523LC-Wake.jpg| May 1930.
Image:Im19301108ILN-Castrol.jpg| November 1930.
‎‎Image:Im19310723MC-Castrol.jpg| 1931.  
‎‎Image:Im19310723MC-Castrol.jpg| 1931.  
Image:Im19311020Motor-Castrol1.jpg| October 1931.  
Image:Im19311020Motor-Castrol1.jpg| October 1931.  
image:Im19320311ACar-Castrol.jpg| March 1932.
image:Im19320311ACar-Wake.jpg| March 1932.
‎‎Image:‎Im19331026MC-Castrol.jpg| 1933.  
‎‎Image:‎Im19331026MC-Castrol.jpg| 1933.  
Image:Im19331109ME-Wakefield.jpg| 1933.  
Image:Im19331109ME-Wakefield.jpg| 1933.  
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‎‎Image:Im19381224Pic-Castrol.jpg| 1938.  
‎‎Image:Im19381224Pic-Castrol.jpg| 1938.  
image:Im19381217PMot-Castrol.jpg| December 1938.  
image:Im19381217PMot-Castrol.jpg| December 1938.  
image:Im19381224PP-Wake.jpg| December 1938.
image:Im19390422PP-Castrol.jpg| April 1939.
Image:Im19390506PP-Castrol.jpg| May 1939.
image:Im19390707LC-Castrol.jpg| July 1939.
Image:Im194905LightCar-Castrol1.jpg| May 1949.
Image:Im194905LightCar-Castrol1.jpg| May 1949.
Image:Im195108Fl-Vickers1.jpg| August 1951.
Image:Im19520508MC-Castrol.jpg| 1952.  
Image:Im19520508MC-Castrol.jpg| 1952.  
Image:Im19531009AC-Castrol.jpg| 1953.  
Image:Im19531009AC-Castrol.jpg| 1953.  
image:Im195310LCar-Castrol.jpg| October 1953.
Image:Im196005PH-Castrol.jpg| May 1960.
Image:Im19621003Mot-Castrol.jpg| October 1962.
Image:Im19621003Mot-Castrol3.jpg| October 1962.
image:Im196404MM-Castrol.jpg| 1964. 
image:Im196604MM-Castrol.jpg| 1966.
Image:Im196607MM-Castrol.jpg| June 1966.
Image:Im1966x-Castrol.jpg| 1966.
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a brand of lubricating oil made by C. C. Wakefield and Co of Wakefield House, 30/32 Cheapside, London, EC2. Telephone: City 4411 (10 lines). Telegraphic Address: "Cheery, Cent., London"

19 March 1899 Charles Cheers Wakefield founded the Wakefield Oil Company or C. C. Wakefield and Co.

In 1909, the C. C. Wakefield and Co began production of a new automotive lubricant named "Castrol" (a contraction of Castor oil, from which it was made). The company developed specific oil applications for various applications of the new internal combustion engine, including automobiles, motorcycles, and aircraft. [1]

1917 Advertised as C. C. Wakefield and Co

1933 Book published in-house: Achievements of 1933[2], which was followed by similar books in later years.

1937 British Industries Fair Advert for High Pressure Greasing Equipment for Motor Transport . Forced Feed Mechanical Oil Lubricators for all types Steam Engines and Stationary Plant. Grease Lubricators for Crushers, Rolling Mills, etc., Grease Guns. (Engineering/Metals/Quarrys, Road, and Mining/Transport Section - Stand No. D.507 [3]

1937 Motor oil manufacturers. "Castraulic" Brake Fluid; "Castrol" Wakefield Patent Lubricating Oils; "Castrolaero C" Engine Oil. [4]

1939 See Aircraft Industry Suppliers

WWII All three British armed services used oils and lubricating equipment from Castrol.

1954 Book: Road Vehicle Lubrication. [5]

1960 C. C. Wakefield and Co changed the name of the group to Castrol Ltd. Transfer of head office to new building, Castrol House, Marylebone Road[6].

1963 Motor Show exhibitor. Garage equipment. [7]

In 1966, Castrol Ltd was acquired by British oil company Burmah, which was renamed Burmah-Castrol in 1967[8].

In 2000, Burmah-Castrol was acquired by the then BP Amoco plc (now renamed BP plc). Castrol branded lubricants continue to be sold around the world and are, in many countries, market leaders.

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ [1] Wikipedia
  2. ↑ [2] Biblio.com
  3. ↑ 1937 British Industries Fair Advert p664; and p430
  4. ↑ 1937 The Aeroplane Directory of the Aviation and Allied Industries
  5. ↑ [3] Amazon
  6. ↑ The Times, 23 June 1960
  7. ↑ 1963 Motor Show
  8. ↑ The Times, 28 October 1966
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