Group    From 1895  To 1964

J.A.P. Engineering

Categories: Engineering

Company founded by John Alfred Prestwich. Its engines were used in many famous motorcycle marques and speedway bikes, early aeroplanes, chainsaws, cultivators and light rail maintenance trucks.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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J.A.P. Engineering

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John Alfred Prestwich

John Alfred Prestwich, 1874 - 1952, inventor and designer of engines, founded...

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David Hartley

David Hartley

Politician and inventor of fireproofing systems. Born in Bath, he moved to London where he met and became close friends with Benjamin Franklin. As an MP, he represented Kingston-upon-Hull and becam...

Person, Engineering, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, USA

2 memorials
Sir Bruce White, Wolfe Barry and Partners

Sir Bruce White, Wolfe Barry and Partners

Consulting engineering firm. Bruce and his brother Colin joined their father's firm in 1919 and 1923. John Wolfe Barry was already a partner. Bruce was knighted after WW2 and on the father's death ...

Person, Engineering

1 memorial
Lord Nuffield, William Morris

Lord Nuffield, William Morris

Motor manufacturer and philanthropist. Born Worcester. Began work in a bicycle shop and designed the first Morris car in 1912. Founder of the Morris Motor Company and founder of the Nuffield Fou...

Person, Engineering, Philanthropy, Transport

1 memorial
J. & E. Hall, Dartford

J. & E. Hall, Dartford

From Dartford Archive: "In the early days the company specialised in heavy foundry-based engineering. Later on, the company developed a specialisation in refrigeration engineering." We wondered wh...

Group, Craft / Design, Engineering

1 memorial
Thomas Hawksley

Thomas Hawksley

Civil engineer, particularly with water projects.  Born near Nottingham.  Died at home at 14 Phillimore Gardens.

Person, Engineering

2 memorials