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Griffin & Tatlock Ltd

Other Business Names:

  • Griffin, John J
  • Griffin, Charles, & Co
  • Griffib, John J, & Sons
  • Baird & Tatlock Ltd
  • Griffin & George Ltd
  • Gallenkamp, A, & Co Ltd
  • Fisons Ltd

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

  • London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England

Sectors:

  • Distribution - retailing Book & other publications retailing
  • Precision instruments production Measuring inc navigational equipment production
  • Publishing & printing Other publishing
  • Precision instruments production Photographic, cinematographic, etc, equipment production

Notes:

Traces origins to the early 19th century and the Griffin family's bookselling, precision instrument selling and scientific publishing businesses of Glasgow and London established by John J Griffin, 1802-77. Moved to London 1848 when the publishing side split off into Charles Griffin & Co. The other business was later known as John J Griffin & Sons. Incorporated 1889. c1900 started to make and sell photographic paper. 1926 merged with Baird & Tatlock Ltd of Scotland. Known as Griffin & Tatlock Ltd from 1928 and, later, as Griffin & George Ltd. 1972 merged with A Gallenkamp & Co Ltd which was acquired by Fisons Ltd in 1977. Formed Fisons' education division

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