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1872 The works were closed. They had built some 250 locomotives. | 1872 The works were closed. They had built some 250 locomotives. | ||
Read a short history of the firm in [[The Engineer 1921/07/15]], page 58. | |||
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George England and Company of Hatcham Ironworks, Pomeroy Street, New Cross, London.
See George England
1839 The works were established for the production of screw jacks.
1851 Exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition where they showed a small locomotive.
1851 Two awards at the 1851 Great Exhibition. See details at 1851 Great Exhibition: Reports of the Juries: Class V.
1853 The works were extended.
1862 Exhibited at the 1862 London Exhibition.
1862 The works were extended again.
1869 The company was renamed the Fairlie Engine and Steam Locomotive Co.
1871 Avonside Engine Co took over the rights to the Fairlie designs.
1872 The works were closed. They had built some 250 locomotives.
Read a short history of the firm in The Engineer 1921/07/15, page 58.
See Also
Sources of Information
- British Steam Locomotive Builders by James W. Lowe. Published in 1975. ISBN 0-905100-816