Allen, Thomas, Ltd

Sectors:

  • Transport services Road haulage, carrier & carting services

Notes:

Traced origins to the cartage business established in London's docks, at Wapping, by Thomas Allen in 1854. In particular carted Guinness beer from ships to stores. c1900 acquired by John Kingston who in 1920 sold to Coast Lines Ltd when incorporated as Thomas Allen Ltd. Developed rapidly from 1920s making numerous acquisitions of road transport businesses in London and Liverpool. Contracted with leading businesses for movement of goods under their name/brand.

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