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Frederick Nettlefold

Frederick Nettlefold

Industrialist, his company was Guest, Keen and Nettlefolds. Born in Acton, London, son of John Sutton Nettlefold (17921866). JSN was in business with Frederick's cousin Joseph Chamberlain. Freder...

Person, Industry, Philanthropy

1 memorial
John Sutton Nettlefold

John Sutton Nettlefold

British industrialist and entrepreneur. Born London. A Unitarian, he married co-religionist, Martha Chamberlain (17941866) whose brother's son was Joseph Chamberlain. They lived in The Grove, High...

Person, Industry

1 memorial
New River Company

New River Company

See the New River for an explanation of why the New River Company came into being. Puzzled why the Company should have been so involved in rebuilding after war damage we found the explanation atA...

Group, Industry

6 memorials
Oakley Works

Oakley Works

In 1899 the Wilkinson Sword factory moved from the City to Chelsea where it was known as the Oakley works and in 1903-4 it moved to Acton, retaining that name. Chelsea Despite the name, the Chelse...

Group, Industry

1 memorial
Robert Owen (philanthropist)

Robert Owen (philanthropist)

Socialist and philanthropist, father of the Co-operative movement.Born Wales. Learned the fabric trade and in 1784 was in London working for a retailer. But he quickly moved to Manchester where he...

Person, Industry, Paranormal, Philanthropy, Social Welfare, Scotland, USA, Wales

1 memorial
Peter Pain

Peter Pain

A Huguenot refugee from Dieppe. He, along with his family and a French minister were killed by a massive gunpowder explosion at the Temple Mills in Leyton in 1690. Wikipedia puts the explosion "on ...

Person, Industry, Tragedy, France

1 memorial
Palmer Tyre Company

Palmer Tyre Company

From Car History: InJune 1892John F. Palmer (American) obtained two US patents for a thread-fabric bicycle pneumatic tire.Shortly afterwards he moved to England; registering the Palmer Tire Co...

Group, Industry, Transport

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