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Vinot Cars Limited

Categories: Industry, Transport

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Vinot Cars Limited

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Vinot Cars

Vinot Cars Limited Laid by Henry Ramoisy, Esq., C. Harman Wigan, Gordon Usma...

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Palmer Tyre Company

Palmer Tyre Company

From Car History: In June 1892 John F. Palmer (American) obtained two US patents for a “thread-fabric” bicycle pneumatic tire. Shortly afterwards he moved to England; registering the Palmer Tire Co...

Group, Industry, Transport

1 memorial
Grunwick workers strike

Grunwick workers strike

Grunwick was a photographic film processing firm. 90% of its employees were either of Asian or Afro-Caribbean origin and working conditions were oppressive. Following the sacking of an employee for...

Event, Industry, Politics & Administration, Race Issues

1 memorial
Oakley Works

Oakley Works

In 1899 the Wilkinson Sword factory moved from the City to Chelsea where it was known as the Oakley works and in 1903-4 it moved to Acton, retaining that name. Chelsea Despite the name, the Chelse...

Group, Industry

1 memorial
William Edward Forster

William Edward Forster

Born Dorset. Member of Parliament for Bradford, 1861- 1886, where there is another statue of him. Educational reformer. Died at 80 Eccleston Square.

Person, Education, Industry, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
James Leathart

James Leathart

Born Alston, Cumberland. Lead manufacturer and art collector. He worked for the company of Locke, Blackett & Co. In Newcastle for most of his career, eventually becoming sole managing partner. ...

Person, Industry

1 memorial