Wilkinson, W B, & Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, North East, England
Sectors:
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Non metallic mineral products manufacture
Cement, concrete, plaster & lime manufacture
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Non metallic mineral products manufacture
Cement, concrete, plaster, alabaster & artificial stone products manufacture
Notes:
W B Wilkinson, 1819-1902, was a plaster and concrete manufacturer at Newcastle. Incorporated his business 1857. By mid 19th century making plaster of Paris, artificial stone, cement, etc, as well as finished products such as chimney pieces, vases, pedestals, fountains, etc. Emerged as a leading Newcastle businessman. First person to demonstrate principles of modern reinforced concrete and look out patents
Publications:
- 'Messrs W B Wilkinson & Co, plasterers, artificial stone, plaster of Paris, cement, etc, manufacturers' in G Measom, Official Illustrated Guide to North Eastern; North British; Edinburgh & Glasgow; Scottish Central; Edinburgh, Perth & Dundee; Scottish North Eastern; and Great North of Scotland Railways by Measom, George
- W B Wilkinson, 1819-1902, and his place in the history of reinforced concrete by Brown, Joyce M
Groups:
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, North East, England
Sectors:
- Non metallic mineral products manufacture Cement, concrete, plaster & lime manufacture
- Non metallic mineral products manufacture Cement, concrete, plaster, alabaster & artificial stone products manufacture
Notes:
W B Wilkinson, 1819-1902, was a plaster and concrete manufacturer at Newcastle. Incorporated his business 1857. By mid 19th century making plaster of Paris, artificial stone, cement, etc, as well as finished products such as chimney pieces, vases, pedestals, fountains, etc. Emerged as a leading Newcastle businessman. First person to demonstrate principles of modern reinforced concrete and look out patentsPublications:
- 'Messrs W B Wilkinson & Co, plasterers, artificial stone, plaster of Paris, cement, etc, manufacturers' in G Measom, Official Illustrated Guide to North Eastern; North British; Edinburgh & Glasgow; Scottish Central; Edinburgh, Perth & Dundee; Scottish North Eastern; and Great North of Scotland Railways by Measom, George
- W B Wilkinson, 1819-1902, and his place in the history of reinforced concrete by Brown, Joyce M