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Title
Memorandum by Chisholme, Hall and Gibson Solicitors for Messrs Maudslay and Cos. titled "leases with reference to their covenants for insurance"
Reference
MS/1266
Production date
1843 - 1853

Creator

Scope and Content
Notes on property held by Maudslay, Sons and Field in Gloucester Street, Lambeth and Baker Street, including plan of property in Gloucester Street. Reference made to extending the Manufactory of Messrs Maudslay Sons and Field through the purchase of property. Notes on property held by Maudslay, Sons and Field in Gloucester Street, Lambeth and Baker Street, including plan of property in Gloucester Street. With letter 1853 Jan 11 relating to the lease on 42 and 43 Gloucester Street.
Extent
16 pages on 10 sheets
Language
English
Level of description
TOP
Repository name
Science Museum, London

Associated people and organisations

Maudslay, Sons and Field Limited Biography Biography
Maudslay Sons & Field Ltd, mechanical and marine engineers and boilermakers Maudslay Sons & Field Ltd originated in 1798 when Henry Maudslay founded Henry Maudslay and Co. Henry's Sons joined as well as Joshua Field so in 1822 Maudslay, Son and Field was founded. In 1831 Henry Maudslay died and his sons Thomas Henry Maudslay and Joseph Maudslay continued the business with Field, the company becoming Maudslay, Sons and Field in 1833. In 1889 the company took limited status for the engineering business of Westminster Bridge Road. In 1894 the company built the 'Gigantic Wheel' at Earl's Court. The same year they Walter H. Maudslay is chairman and managing director of the company in 1895 until his retirement in 1899. Field also retired, in 1898, just before the company was in financial trouble and closed down in 1900. Their engine works site was located at Lambeth Marsh, London

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Open Access
Conditions governing Reproduction
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