Difference between revisions of "J. Tylor and Sons"
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[[Image:Im1915EnV119-p432aa.jpg|thumb| 1915. ]] | [[Image:Im1915EnV119-p432aa.jpg|thumb| 1915. ]] | ||
of | of 75 Wood Street, London (1778-93) | ||
of 3 Cripplegate Buildings (1794-1828) | of 3 Cripplegate Buildings (1794-1828) | ||
College of Physicians, Warwick Lane (later called 2 Newgate Street) (1829-91) | of College of Physicians, Warwick Lane (later called 2 Newgate Street) (1829-91) | ||
2 Newgate Street and Belle Isle, King's Cross (1892-1907) | of 2 Newgate Street and Belle Isle, King's Cross (1892-1907) | ||
of Belle Isle and 232 Tottenham Court Road (1908-56) | of Belle Isle and 232 Tottenham Court Road (1908-56) | ||
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1768/78 Company established by John Tylor, a Quaker, who was free of the Armourers' and Brasiers' Company in 1778. | 1768/78 Company established by John Tylor, a Quaker, who was free of the Armourers' and Brasiers' Company in 1778. | ||
At first the company specialised in manufacturing tea-urns but gradually expanded its range of items. | |||
late 19th century: J Tylor and Sons were known as hydraulic and sanitary engineers and brass founders and produced water meters, diving suits, soda syphons and urinals as well as many other items. The company appears to have responded quickly to new and growing markets and to have dropped unprofitable lines. | |||
1888 Issued catalogue on positive water meters, bascule meters and inferential meters. <ref>[[The Engineer]] of 27th April 1888 p338</ref> | 1888 Issued catalogue on positive water meters, bascule meters and inferential meters. <ref>[[The Engineer]] of 27th April 1888 p338</ref> | ||
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1892 The firm became a limited company, known as '''J Tylor and Sons''' Ltd | 1892 The firm became a limited company, known as '''J Tylor and Sons''' Ltd | ||
1898 Incorporated as a Limited Company. The company was registered on 10 May, to take over the business of engineers of a company of the same name. <ref>The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908</ref> | |||
20th century: a line of bathroom requisites was developed, then the motor-car trade appeared briefly. | |||
1913-1917 For a list of the models and prices of '''Marine Motors''' see the [[1913-1917 Motor, Marine and Aircraft Red Book: Marine Motors| 1917 Red Book]] | 1913-1917 For a list of the models and prices of '''Marine Motors''' see the [[1913-1917 Motor, Marine and Aircraft Red Book: Marine Motors| 1917 Red Book]] | ||
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1947 Name changed to Tylors of London Ltd | 1947 Name changed to Tylors of London Ltd | ||
1956 The firm merged with [[HRI Flowmeters]] | 1956 The firm merged with [[HRI Flowmeters]]; all sanitary products were discontinued | ||
1958 became a subsidiary of an American firm, Crane Ltd. | 1958 became a subsidiary of an American firm, Crane Ltd. |
Revision as of 10:28, 12 November 2014
of 75 Wood Street, London (1778-93)
of 3 Cripplegate Buildings (1794-1828)
of College of Physicians, Warwick Lane (later called 2 Newgate Street) (1829-91)
of 2 Newgate Street and Belle Isle, King's Cross (1892-1907)
of Belle Isle and 232 Tottenham Court Road (1908-56)
of Burgess Hill, Sussex from 1956.
J. Tylor and Sons Ltd were sanitary engineers, brass founders, pump and petrol engine manufacturers.
1768/78 Company established by John Tylor, a Quaker, who was free of the Armourers' and Brasiers' Company in 1778.
At first the company specialised in manufacturing tea-urns but gradually expanded its range of items.
late 19th century: J Tylor and Sons were known as hydraulic and sanitary engineers and brass founders and produced water meters, diving suits, soda syphons and urinals as well as many other items. The company appears to have responded quickly to new and growing markets and to have dropped unprofitable lines.
1888 Issued catalogue on positive water meters, bascule meters and inferential meters. [1]
1889 Positive and inferential water meters. [2]
1892 The firm became a limited company, known as J Tylor and Sons Ltd
1898 Incorporated as a Limited Company. The company was registered on 10 May, to take over the business of engineers of a company of the same name. [3]
20th century: a line of bathroom requisites was developed, then the motor-car trade appeared briefly.
1913-1917 For a list of the models and prices of Marine Motors see the 1917 Red Book
1914 Hydraulic and Sanitary Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders. Specialities: Fittings and appliances for water supply and drainage, sanitary appliances generally, water waste preventing fittings, patent water meters, fire valves, hydrants, sluice valves etc., pumps and appliances for raising and distributing water, petrol motors and accessories. [4]
1920 Name changed to Tylors (Water & Sanitary) Ltd
1947 Name changed to Tylors of London Ltd
1956 The firm merged with HRI Flowmeters; all sanitary products were discontinued
1958 became a subsidiary of an American firm, Crane Ltd.
1975 both firms were incorporated into the General Electric Company.
Engines
- See Tylor (J. B. 4.)
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ The Engineer of 27th April 1888 p338
- ↑ The Engineer of 3rd May 1889 p378
- ↑ The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908
- ↑ 1914 Whitakers Red Book
- [1] The National Archives
- London Metropolitan Archives: 19th-20th cent: records.
- The Engineer 1877/04/13