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Stoke-on-Trent - photo of the week
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name plaque for Gosling and Gatensbury equipment
"The firm of Gosling and Gatensbury Ltd. of Hanley, founded towards the end of the 19th century, has concentrated on the production of tilemaking machinery. In 1930 F.G. Gatensbury invented a power driven tile press which in 1935, when more than 150 had been sold, was said to have done much to transform local tile-pressing shops."
Victoria history of the country of Stafford vol II
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"The company was founded
in 1894 and was subsequently taken over in June 1977. At that time we
had agencies in South America, Belgium and Portugal. The markets we had,
included USA, Australia, Middle East, South America and over most of
Europe. (One of the last exports I negotiated was a pugmill to Baghdad
University ceramics Dept, of all places!!!!).
Many years ago Gosling and Gatensbury were directors of Hanley Garage, which became a Jaguar dealership.
Our works and iron foundry
were situated at the side of St Mark's Church Shelton and the fabric of
the building is still there today." (2008)
Michael E Gatensbury - (the last Managing Director of the company)
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