Difference between revisions of "Measurement"
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Subsidiary of [[Parkinson Cowan]]. | Subsidiary of [[Parkinson Cowan]]. | ||
1919 Construction of the 5 storey, 7 acre, | 1919 Construction of the 5 storey, 7 acre, Tameside clock factory near Dobcross and Saddleworth, Oldham, by [[Hirst Brothers and Co]]. The factory was of reinforced concrete construction, with wall-to-ceiling glazing. It was eventually served by a private halt for the workers, most of whom travelled from the Oldham area. The halt was, known as 'Measurements Halt', constructed by the LMSR in 1932.<ref>Scenes from the Past: 49: Delph to Oldham, by L. Goddard & J. Wells, Foxline (Publications) Ltd.</ref> | ||
1926 Took over the Tameside Works of [[Hirst Brothers and Co]] at Dobcross. | 1926 Took over the Tameside Works of [[Hirst Brothers and Co]] at Dobcross. | ||
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1960 Advert for Rotoplunge pumps. Part of [[Parkinson Cowan]] <ref> Mechanical World Year Book 1960. Published by Emmott and Co of Manchester. Advert p95</ref> | 1960 Advert for Rotoplunge pumps. Part of [[Parkinson Cowan]] <ref> Mechanical World Year Book 1960. Published by Emmott and Co of Manchester. Advert p95</ref> | ||
For more information about the history of Alfred Hirst's Tameside Works, see [http://limitwatches.co.uk/since-1912/ Limit Watches website]. | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == |
Revision as of 21:52, 4 January 2020
Measurement Ltd of Tameside Works, Dobcross, near Oldham.
Subsidiary of Parkinson Cowan.
1919 Construction of the 5 storey, 7 acre, Tameside clock factory near Dobcross and Saddleworth, Oldham, by Hirst Brothers and Co. The factory was of reinforced concrete construction, with wall-to-ceiling glazing. It was eventually served by a private halt for the workers, most of whom travelled from the Oldham area. The halt was, known as 'Measurements Halt', constructed by the LMSR in 1932.[1]
1926 Took over the Tameside Works of Hirst Brothers and Co at Dobcross.
1930 Sales of electricity meters had increased, reflecting the development of the National Electricity Scheme[2]. Had moved to larger premises. Also sold water meters.
1960 Advert for Rotoplunge pumps. Part of Parkinson Cowan [3]
For more information about the history of Alfred Hirst's Tameside Works, see Limit Watches website.