Prestwich, J A, Industries Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Prestwich, John A
- Villiers Engineering Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Tottenham, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Transport equipment production
Aeroengines & components production
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Transport equipment production
Motorcycle & components production
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Precision instruments production
Photographic, cinematographic, etc, equipment production
Notes:
Established in 1895 by John A Prestwich. 1874-1952. Based at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. Initially made cinematography projectors. Most known for manufacture of petrol engines for motorcycles, aircraft, rotavators, etc, in which became a leading manufacturer. 1945 Villiers Engineering Co Ltd acquired a stake in business and complete ownership in 1957
Publications:
- Battleships, Buses and Bombers. A history of transport in the Lea Valley by Lewis, Jim
- JAP Story, 1895-1951 by Buchanan, D J
- JAP. The end of an era by Clew, Jeff R
- JAP. The vintage years by Clew, Jeff R
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Prestwich, John A
- Villiers Engineering Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Tottenham, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Transport equipment production Aeroengines & components production
- Transport equipment production Motorcycle & components production
- Precision instruments production Photographic, cinematographic, etc, equipment production
Notes:
Established in 1895 by John A Prestwich. 1874-1952. Based at Northumberland Park, Tottenham. Initially made cinematography projectors. Most known for manufacture of petrol engines for motorcycles, aircraft, rotavators, etc, in which became a leading manufacturer. 1945 Villiers Engineering Co Ltd acquired a stake in business and complete ownership in 1957Publications:
- Battleships, Buses and Bombers. A history of transport in the Lea Valley by Lewis, Jim
- JAP Story, 1895-1951 by Buchanan, D J
- JAP. The end of an era by Clew, Jeff R
- JAP. The vintage years by Clew, Jeff R