British Plate Glass Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Oaks, Thomas
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- St Helens, St Helens, Merseyside, North West, England
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Non metallic mineral products manufacture
Sheet inc window glass manufacture
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Incorporated by act of Parliament 1773 and started production at Ravenhead Works in 1776. From 1770s used French technology to make large glass plates which had hitherto been imported. Enjoyed a virtual monopoly of plate glass production in UK until early 19th century. Following a difficult start, purchased in 1794 by Thomas Oaks
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Other Business Names:
- Oaks, Thomas
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- St Helens, St Helens, Merseyside, North West, England
Sectors:
- Non metallic mineral products manufacture Sheet inc window glass manufacture