Spencer and Co

Jan 1885

1885. Vertical compound mill engine.

1909. Erection of derrik over rolling railway bridge, Burma.

1909. Erection of north and south leaves over rolling railway bridge, Burma.

1909. South leaf showing counter balance over rolling railway bridge, Burma.

1909. Bridge nearing completion.

1913. Belt conveyor for shipping coals.

Seen in Barbados.

Seen in Barbados.

Seen in Barbados.

Blower at Millwall Dock.

of Beanacre Road, Melksham, Wilts.

1894 The company was registered on 23 August, to acquire a business of engineers. - presumably Spencer and Gillett

c.1900 New factory opened in Melksham

1914 Engineers and contractors. specialities: grain handling machinery, silos etc., coal and ash plants, ore conveyors etc. Employees 750.

1930 Manufacturer of elevating and conveying plant for grain, coal, ore, cement and other materials, and mechanical handling plant and labour-saving appliances.

A double-acting single cylinder vertical blower, by Spencer & Co is retained on a plinth at the east end of Millwall Outer Dock in the Isle of Dogs. This unit, possibly originally belt driven, is retained as a reminder of the grain silos which once lined this dock.

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