Forster & Andrews
Other Business Names:
- Forster, James A
- Andrews, Joseph K
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull, Humberside, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Musical instruments production inc pianos & organs
Notes:
Traced origins to 1843 when established by James A Forster, d1886, and Joseph K Andrews, d1896, both formerly apprentices of J C Bishop of London. Supplied organs to churches, chapels, town halls, universities, etc, throughout UK and overseas. Peak years were 1864-1902. From 1920s in decline and closed 1956
Publications:
- Forster & Andrews, Organ Builders, 1843-1956. A chapter in English organ building by Elvin, Laurence
- Forster & Andrews. Their barrel, chamber and small church organs by Elvin, Laurence
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Forster, James A
- Andrews, Joseph K
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull, Humberside, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
- Luxury / consumer goods production Musical instruments production inc pianos & organs
Notes:
Traced origins to 1843 when established by James A Forster, d1886, and Joseph K Andrews, d1896, both formerly apprentices of J C Bishop of London. Supplied organs to churches, chapels, town halls, universities, etc, throughout UK and overseas. Peak years were 1864-1902. From 1920s in decline and closed 1956Publications:
- Forster & Andrews, Organ Builders, 1843-1956. A chapter in English organ building by Elvin, Laurence
- Forster & Andrews. Their barrel, chamber and small church organs by Elvin, Laurence