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Oakley works

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The Oakley Small Arms Works moved to Acton from Chelsea in 1904, and was situated at the North West part of the park, where the small meadows, and Wilkinson Way, are today.
During the First World War (1914 - 1918) over two million bayonets were made on the site by the Wilkinson Sword Company, who also made bicycles, motor bikes, cars and tractors, which were trialled on the land, part of which was sold to Acton UDC in 1908, for use as Public Open Space, and became known as Southfield Rec.

Site: Wilkinson Sword's Oakley Works (1 memorial)

W4, Southfield Recreation Ground

This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Oakley works

Subjects commemorated i

World War 1

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Acton UDC

In 1865 the Local Government Act 1858 was adopted by the parish of Acton, and...

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Oakley Works

In 1899 the Wilkinson Sword factory moved from the City to Chelsea where it w...

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Wilkinson Sword Company

The company was founded as a manufacturer of guns made in Shotley Bridge, Cou...

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