Wicksteed, Charles, & Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Wicksteed, Charles
- Wicksteed Leisure Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Kettering, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England
- Norfolk, Norfolk, East of England, England
Sectors:
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Mechanical engineering
Fairground, etc, equipment production
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Mechanical engineering
Machine tool production
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Transport equipment production
Motor vehicle engines & components production
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Business services
Plant & vehicle hire & associated contracting services
Notes:
Charles Wicksteed, 1847-1931, from c1868 owned and managed a steam plough contracting business, initially ploughing for large estates in Norfolk and relocating to Kettering in the 1870s. Sold out 1894. Established engineering workshops at Kettering and emerged as a leading local businessman making, inter alia, gears for motor cars from 1907 [unsuccessful] and mechanical / hydraulic saws which were successful. Post 1918 manufactured play equipment such as swings, roundabouts, etc, for recreation grounds. Continues in 2020 as Wicksteed Leisure Ltd
Publications:
- Charles Wicksteed by Wicksteed, Hilda M
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Wicksteed, Charles
- Wicksteed Leisure Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Kettering, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England
- Norfolk, Norfolk, East of England, England
Sectors:
- Mechanical engineering Fairground, etc, equipment production
- Mechanical engineering Machine tool production
- Transport equipment production Motor vehicle engines & components production
- Business services Plant & vehicle hire & associated contracting services
Notes:
Charles Wicksteed, 1847-1931, from c1868 owned and managed a steam plough contracting business, initially ploughing for large estates in Norfolk and relocating to Kettering in the 1870s. Sold out 1894. Established engineering workshops at Kettering and emerged as a leading local businessman making, inter alia, gears for motor cars from 1907 [unsuccessful] and mechanical / hydraulic saws which were successful. Post 1918 manufactured play equipment such as swings, roundabouts, etc, for recreation grounds. Continues in 2020 as Wicksteed Leisure LtdPublications:
- Charles Wicksteed by Wicksteed, Hilda M