Farnell, J K, & Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Farnell, John K
- Merrythought Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Acton, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Kensington, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Toys, games, hobby, decoration, etc, products manufacture
Notes:
Traced origins to 1840 when established by John K Farnell at Notting Hill, London, to make small textile goods. 1870 started to make soft toys including teddy bears from c1908. Came to specialise in latter. 1887 relocated to Acton. 1921 incorporated. Closed 1960s although trade name continued having been acquired by Merrythought Ltd in 1996
Publications:
- Farnell Teddy Bears by Martin, Kathy
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Farnell, John K
- Merrythought Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Acton, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Kensington, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Luxury / consumer goods production Toys, games, hobby, decoration, etc, products manufacture
Notes:
Traced origins to 1840 when established by John K Farnell at Notting Hill, London, to make small textile goods. 1870 started to make soft toys including teddy bears from c1908. Came to specialise in latter. 1887 relocated to Acton. 1921 incorporated. Closed 1960s although trade name continued having been acquired by Merrythought Ltd in 1996Publications:
- Farnell Teddy Bears by Martin, Kathy