Browett, Lindley & Co., Ltd. - History

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Browett, Lindley & Co., Ltd.
Patricroft, Manchester, England, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Nov 13 2013 8:55PM by joelr4
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Founded in 1878. In 1931, the firm was bought by George Cohen and renamed J. Broweet Lindey, Ltd. This name was changed to Bowett Lindey Ltd. in 1943 and the company lasted until 1954.

Information Sources

A-Z of British Stationary Engines by Patrick Knight, Volume #1, 1996 page 30
More history and machine information can be found at Grace’s Guide.

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