Judd, H, & Son Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Wood, Harold
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Shinfield, Wokingham, Berkshire, South East, England
Sectors:
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Recreation activities
Fairs, amusement parks, pleasure gardens, etc, activities
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Transport services
Road haulage, carrier & carting services
Notes:
Established by Harold Wood, 1900-52, in early 1930s at Spencers Wood, south of Reading, as haulage contractors moving in particular timber. Developed a saw mill as part of this business. Grew to be a substantial business operating nationally. Also had other interests such as furniture removal and the development and operation of miniature railways as tourist attractions. The latter started in 1944 with a miniature railway by the Thames near Reading and another was on South Coast. Business in liquidation following Judd's death in 1952
Publications:
- History of Thames Side Promenade Miniature Railways by Scott, Peter
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Wood, Harold
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Shinfield, Wokingham, Berkshire, South East, England
Sectors:
- Recreation activities Fairs, amusement parks, pleasure gardens, etc, activities
- Transport services Road haulage, carrier & carting services
Notes:
Established by Harold Wood, 1900-52, in early 1930s at Spencers Wood, south of Reading, as haulage contractors moving in particular timber. Developed a saw mill as part of this business. Grew to be a substantial business operating nationally. Also had other interests such as furniture removal and the development and operation of miniature railways as tourist attractions. The latter started in 1944 with a miniature railway by the Thames near Reading and another was on South Coast. Business in liquidation following Judd's death in 1952Publications:
- History of Thames Side Promenade Miniature Railways by Scott, Peter