mick851 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Does anybody know what Elliot & Sons role was in WW1? thanks mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterwarr Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Yes, I’m preparing a list of Sheffield firms with government contracts during WW1. So far, I’m only part-way through the years, but Joseph Elliot and Sons, 2-6 Hollis Croft have been found to have worked contracts for Clasp knives, Knives and forks, Nickel silver items, and Razors – a busy place! I’ll keep at it and may find more. And I’ve also learned something for your query about “substitution” on the History Chat forum. I’ll reply when I have some time. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Some history : http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/A2A/records.aspx?cat=199-bus12&cid=-1#-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Wrong War, wrong County - just for interest ... WWII. When War broke out, Rola opened a dispersal factory at Bideford in Devon, in the former garage of Messrs Elliot and Sons. Production for the war effort grew apace with the manufacture of the RAF B3 Vacuum Pump, several thousands of which were produced. These were followed into production by the Rotol Airscrew Feathering Pump, four of which were fitted to all British multi-engined bombers. The final product was the Integral Hydraulic Pump BH Mark IV, and all these items contributed in no small measure to the Forces’ need for reliable battle equipment. http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/British_Rola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Later, but inside J Elliots building ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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