Ken Russell
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I'm trying to find out more information on A. Stokes & Co, metallic birdcage manufacturers of 75 Legge Street, Gosta Green.
They operated from at least as early as 1890 until the 1960s (judging by phone book entries). They were initially run by Alfred Stokes who later took his brother George into the partnership. It probably grew out of a brass casting or wireworking business.
I believe the business was latterly run by Alfreds son Frank.
The businss was obviosuly quite substantial as the brothers had 2 patents to their name, and was able to support houses in Station Road, South Yardley and Frederick Street Edgbaston. Additionally Georges son was privately educated in the early years of the last century.
Any information, photos, catalogues even adverts would be really nice, as George juniior was my wifes father , but never had an interest in the business so all information dies with him.
They operated from at least as early as 1890 until the 1960s (judging by phone book entries). They were initially run by Alfred Stokes who later took his brother George into the partnership. It probably grew out of a brass casting or wireworking business.
I believe the business was latterly run by Alfreds son Frank.
The businss was obviosuly quite substantial as the brothers had 2 patents to their name, and was able to support houses in Station Road, South Yardley and Frederick Street Edgbaston. Additionally Georges son was privately educated in the early years of the last century.
Any information, photos, catalogues even adverts would be really nice, as George juniior was my wifes father , but never had an interest in the business so all information dies with him.