Walker, C & W, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Walker, Charles
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Donnington, Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire, West Midlands, England
- Finsbury, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
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Fabricated metal products manufacture
Gas making plant production exc gasholders
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Fabricated metal products manufacture
Structural metal products manufacture inc prefabricated buildings, bridges, gasholders, etc
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Established 1837 at Clerkenwell, London, by Charles Walker. Initially made stamps, presses, press tools, dies, silversmith's tools, press screws, etc. Soon diversified into making materials for gas production industry, especially gas holders. Relocated to Donnington, near Wellington, Shropshire, in 1857. By 1870 had become a leading manufacturer of large gasholders and related equipment. Incorporated 1899. Continuing as a major supplier to gas industry in 1950s
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Other Business Names:
- Walker, Charles
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Donnington, Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire, West Midlands, England
- Finsbury, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Fabricated metal products manufacture Gas making plant production exc gasholders
- Fabricated metal products manufacture Structural metal products manufacture inc prefabricated buildings, bridges, gasholders, etc