Foster, W & J, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Foster, James
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, North West, England
Sectors:
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Electrical & electronic engineering
Electrical & non electrical appliances inc sewing machines, etc, production
Notes:
Traces origins to 1861 when established by James Foster and his father as a drapery shop business. Soon specialised in retail of newly invented domestic knitting and sewing machines and associated goods. James also designed and patented improvements to the machinery he sold. Incorporated by 1936. Continues as Foster Group with interests in tachograph analysis and use
Publications:
- Foster Story. 100 years of progress, 1861-1961. An account of Fosters of Preston by Millington, John T
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Foster, James
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, North West, England
Sectors:
- Electrical & electronic engineering Electrical & non electrical appliances inc sewing machines, etc, production
Notes:
Traces origins to 1861 when established by James Foster and his father as a drapery shop business. Soon specialised in retail of newly invented domestic knitting and sewing machines and associated goods. James also designed and patented improvements to the machinery he sold. Incorporated by 1936. Continues as Foster Group with interests in tachograph analysis and usePublications:
- Foster Story. 100 years of progress, 1861-1961. An account of Fosters of Preston by Millington, John T