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1897 The company was registered on 2 March, as [[E. and T. Wilkes]], to take over the business of bolt, nut, and fencing manufacturers of '''Wilkes'''. In August, the name was changed back to the original title. <ref>The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908</ref> | 1897 The company was registered on 2 March, as [[E. and T. Wilkes]], to take over the business of bolt, nut, and fencing manufacturers of '''Wilkes'''. In August, the name was changed back to the original title. <ref>The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908</ref> | ||
1903 "Late [[James Simpson and Sons|Simpson and Co]]" (see advert) | |||
1914 Manufacturers of Bolts, Nuts, Rivets and Heavy Ironwork. Specialities: Railway and Tramway Fastenings, Constructional Ironwork. Employees 350. <ref>[[1914 Whitakers Red Book]]</ref> | 1914 Manufacturers of Bolts, Nuts, Rivets and Heavy Ironwork. Specialities: Railway and Tramway Fastenings, Constructional Ironwork. Employees 350. <ref>[[1914 Whitakers Red Book]]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 12:49, 28 June 2017
of Grand Junction Works, Darlaston, Staffs., Bolt, Nut, Rivet, and Heavy Ironwork Manufacturers
1840 Company established.
1890 Incorporated as a Limited Company.
1897 The company was registered on 2 March, as E. and T. Wilkes, to take over the business of bolt, nut, and fencing manufacturers of Wilkes. In August, the name was changed back to the original title. [1]
1903 "Late Simpson and Co" (see advert)
1914 Manufacturers of Bolts, Nuts, Rivets and Heavy Ironwork. Specialities: Railway and Tramway Fastenings, Constructional Ironwork. Employees 350. [2]
1922 of Darlaston
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908
- ↑ 1914 Whitakers Red Book