epw046052 ENGLAND (1934). The C. H. Pugh Ltd Whitworth Motor Accessories Works, Birmingham, 1934

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Title [EPW046052] The C. H. Pugh Ltd Whitworth Motor Accessories Works, Birmingham, 1934
Reference EPW046052
Date September-1934
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Place name BIRMINGHAM
Parish
District
Country ENGLAND
Easting / Northing 409330, 286695
Longitude / Latitude -1.8626139184607, 52.477733332137
National Grid Reference SP093867

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Mulliners, the Birmingham coachbuilding company.

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Friday 23rd of August 2013 05:26:51 PM
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Friday 23rd of August 2013 05:25:22 PM
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User Comment Contributions

C H PUGH LTD of Whitworth Works, Birmingham



Formed 1901, later became famous for the Atco Mower(1921) and Senspray carburetter as well as the Alfred Appleby Cycle Chain.

1955- Company granted Royal Warrant for lawnmowers and tractors.

1965- Became a subsidiary of Qualcast.





Founder Charles Vernon Pugh, born 1869 in Rotherham.

In 1891 lived in Sutton Coldfield, founded the Whitworth Cycle Co.

In 1894 director of Rudge-Whitworth and living at Penns.

In 1899 chairman of Lanchester Motor Co

1902- chairman of C H Pugh Ltd

In 1911 lived in Coventry.

1921 - died.

totoro
Sunday 25th of May 2014 06:42:03 PM