Suppliers of ironwork for bridges, etc, of Stanningley Iron Works
1838 On the death of Mr. Taylor, Joseph Butler carried on the business until 1851, when it was transferred to his son John Butler, and Joseph Pitts, which became the firm of Messrs. Butler and Pitts.
The firm attained a prominent position as engineers and iron bridge builders, constructed and erected a large number of bridges, both in Britain and abroad.
1871 Constructed the ironwork for the new Leeds Bridge[1]
Later John Butler took over the business and changed the name to John Butler Iron Works
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Engineer 1871/06/16