Century of Achievement. The story of Laughton & Sons Ltd, formerly Jarrett, Rainsford & Laughton Ltd, 1860-1960

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Narrative history written by members of the Laughton family, notably George Laughton who drew extensively on his memories of working in a senior management role over 60 years. Has sections: 'One hundred years ago'; 'Strange origin of Stratton & Co - men's jewellery'; 'How 'do it yourself' originated'; 'Jarrett, Rainsford & Laughton Ltd'; 'The company compact'; 'Twinco - the story of plastic mouldings'; 'The Birmingham blitz'; 'Reconstruction and progress, 1946-60'; 'Stratton of London Inc, New York'; 'Birth and growth of Stratton Radio since 1928'; 'Australian venture - Rainsford Pty Ltd'; 'Milestones to success'; 'Exhibitions'. An appendix provides a 'long service list' of employees. with portraits. Provides some brief financial analysis, 1899-1908