Storey Machine Tool Co
of Pomeroy Street, New Cross, London SE4; tel. 149 New Cross and at Tonbridge
Successor to John H. Storey and Co
Run by Jack Storey and his brother William storey
1919-30 produced around 1,000 of the 10/12, 15.9 and 20 hp cars
1917 Advert for machine tools [1]
1917 Albert P. Highnett is a Director.[2]
1918 William Story in MD and Mr Yates is Manager.[3][4]
1920 Storey Machine Tool Co. ltd, Town Mills, Tonbridge.[5]
1921 'The sale of the extensive machinery and plant at the Town Mills, Tonbridge, laid down recently Storey Machine Tool Company. Ltd., opened on Wednesday and was continued yesterday (Thursday), and will conclude to-day (Friday). The sale by direction of the Receiver to the Debenture Holders...'[6]
1921 In Receivership. Mentions Albert Percy Highett, Director and Secretary; William Storey, MD, and John Henry Winship Storey, Director. Company registered in 1916 and took over the business on machine Tool Maker at Pomeroy Street. Long and detailed report where William Storey comes out badly for his excessive drawings for private use.[7]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Mechanical World Year Book 1917. Published by Emmott and Co of Manchester. Advert p63
- ↑ Woolwich Herald - Friday 16 February 1917
- ↑ Woolwich Herald - Friday 11 January 1918
- ↑ Daily News (London) - Friday 08 February 1918
- ↑ Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser - Friday 13 February 1920
- ↑ Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser - Friday 28 January 1921
- ↑ Kent & Sussex Courier - Friday 29 July 1921