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* Hurst Lodge, Lee became the offices of '''Patterson, Edwards''' and they built a factory to manufacture rocking horses in the grounds. | * Hurst Lodge, Lee became the offices of '''Patterson, Edwards''' and they built a factory to manufacture rocking horses in the grounds. | ||
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Revision as of 19:08, 11 December 2016
of 125 and 127 Lee High Road, London, SE13. Telephone: Lee Green 3230-1. Telegraphic Address: "Juveniland, Phone, London"
Established 1892
- The firm of Patterson Edwards dates from 1892 but it is not clear how many rocking horses were made in the early days.
- 1929 Listed Exhibitor. Manufacturers of Perambulators, Steel Folders, Invalid Chairs, Toy Prams, Toy Motor Cars, Toy Bicycles and Tricycles, Horses, Wheelbarrows, and Strong Toys generally. (Stand No. E.6) [1]
- 1931 Employed 300.
- 1955 The Leeway trade mark was registered in 1955 and it is these horses which are often found now.
- They were made until about 1975. The horses are simple in construction, carving and finish; it was difficult to make a profit on a large, hand crafted, wooden item.
- Hurst Lodge, Lee became the offices of Patterson, Edwards and they built a factory to manufacture rocking horses in the grounds.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ 1929 British Industries Fair Page 132