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Allan, Ian, Group Ltd

Other Business Names:

  • Allan, Ian
  • Allan, Ian, Ltd
  • Locomotive Publishing Co Ltd
  • Fowler, W J
  • Railway World
  • Oxford Publishing Co Ltd

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Shepperton, Surrey, Surrey, South East, England

Sectors:

  • Hotel, lodgings & catering services Hotel, lodgings, etc, services
  • Publishing & printing Other publishing
  • Recreation activities Travel services inc travel agency, excursions & package holidays

Notes:

Traced origins to 1942 when Ian Allan, 1922-2015, began to self publish books on locomotives. Later traded as Ian Allen Ltd. Published books on transport for enthusiasts as well as providing other services such as site visits, club services, etc. 1957 acquired Locomotive Publishing Co Ltd and later other railway titles from W J Fowler including 'Railway World'. Established printing, travel and hotel subsidiaries. 1990s acquired other publishing businesses including Oxford Publishing Co Ltd. Had other interests including travel agency and hotels

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