Murphy, Walter
Other Business Names:
- Padwick, William
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Preston Candover, Hampshire, Hampshire, South East, England
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Fabricated metal products manufacture
Blacksmith production
Notes:
Traced origins in the Murphy family's ownership to William Padwick, d1929, who acquired the smithy in 1901. Subsequently joined by his nephew, Walter Murphy who ran it until 1980s. Traditional village blacksmith's business that early on did horse shoeing and moved into ornamental metalwork and repairing of agricultural implements. Closed on Murphy's death
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Other Business Names:
- Padwick, William
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Preston Candover, Hampshire, Hampshire, South East, England
Sectors:
- Fabricated metal products manufacture Blacksmith production