Alsford, J, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Alsford, James
- Alsford & Miles Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Feltham, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Twickenham, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Wood, straw, etc, products manufacture
Other wood products manufacture
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Timber & timber products distribution inc timber merchants
Notes:
Traces origins to James Alsford, 1841-1912, who had established a timber merchant's and timber manufacturing business by late 1870s. By 1891 had yards at six London locations. 1914 relocated to Twickenham and between wars opened several yards in outer London and Surrey. 1932 established Alsford & Miles Ltd, timber importers. 1939 reorganised as J Alsford Ltd and established major yard at Feltham which became head office. Post 1945 started timber growing. Continues as a timber wholesaling and manufacturing business with 20 branches in south east England.
Publications:
- Alsford Tradition. A century of quality timber, 1882-1982 by Beaver, Patrick
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Alsford, James
- Alsford & Miles Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Feltham, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Twickenham, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Wood, straw, etc, products manufacture Other wood products manufacture
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Timber & timber products distribution inc timber merchants
Notes:
Traces origins to James Alsford, 1841-1912, who had established a timber merchant's and timber manufacturing business by late 1870s. By 1891 had yards at six London locations. 1914 relocated to Twickenham and between wars opened several yards in outer London and Surrey. 1932 established Alsford & Miles Ltd, timber importers. 1939 reorganised as J Alsford Ltd and established major yard at Feltham which became head office. Post 1945 started timber growing. Continues as a timber wholesaling and manufacturing business with 20 branches in south east England.Publications:
- Alsford Tradition. A century of quality timber, 1882-1982 by Beaver, Patrick