Davies, W J, & Sons Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Jollands, William Davies
- Oakley, John , & Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bermondsey, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Non metallic mineral products manufacture
Abrasive products manufacture
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Chemical production
Paint, varnish, mastic, glue, resin, white lead, etc, production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1690s. Sometime known as William Davies Jollands. Based at Bermondsey. By at least mid eighteenth century were emery manufacturers. Also later putty manufacturers. By 1850s also making putty powder and rouge, emery and glass cloth and glass paper. From 1853 known as W J Davies & Sons and incorporated 1911. From 1911 interest acquired by John Oakley & Co Ltd which continued until at least 1950s. Closed c1960s
Publications:
- W J Davies & Sons Ltd, 1693-1958 by Unknown
- W J Davies & Sons Ltd. A brief history, 1901-1958 by Wakeford, E G
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Jollands, William Davies
- Oakley, John , & Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bermondsey, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Non metallic mineral products manufacture Abrasive products manufacture
- Chemical production Paint, varnish, mastic, glue, resin, white lead, etc, production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1690s. Sometime known as William Davies Jollands. Based at Bermondsey. By at least mid eighteenth century were emery manufacturers. Also later putty manufacturers. By 1850s also making putty powder and rouge, emery and glass cloth and glass paper. From 1853 known as W J Davies & Sons and incorporated 1911. From 1911 interest acquired by John Oakley & Co Ltd which continued until at least 1950s. Closed c1960sPublications:
- W J Davies & Sons Ltd, 1693-1958 by Unknown
- W J Davies & Sons Ltd. A brief history, 1901-1958 by Wakeford, E G