Mark_Ellis
knowlegable brummie
Happy New Year to everyone.
In my continued research on Military Field cooking equipment, I've been made aware of Townson and Coxson. According to Grace's Guide, they were Gas and electric fittings manufacturers of Essington Street, Birmingham.
I'm told that they made and sold the American, Hurlock paraffin stove.
But they also made the "Small Detachment Cooker" of the British Army. I've managed to find this image, but National Archive appears to have nothing on the catalogue for Townson and Coxson. I'm presuming that this stove was invented before the Number 2 and 3 Stoves made by Turley and Williams in the 1930s.
Many of you were very helpful last time I needed some assistance, and I wondered what you might have knowledge of. I'll search Birmingham's online archive, but know some of you will have alternative resources.
Many thanks for your help.
Mark
In my continued research on Military Field cooking equipment, I've been made aware of Townson and Coxson. According to Grace's Guide, they were Gas and electric fittings manufacturers of Essington Street, Birmingham.
I'm told that they made and sold the American, Hurlock paraffin stove.
But they also made the "Small Detachment Cooker" of the British Army. I've managed to find this image, but National Archive appears to have nothing on the catalogue for Townson and Coxson. I'm presuming that this stove was invented before the Number 2 and 3 Stoves made by Turley and Williams in the 1930s.
Many of you were very helpful last time I needed some assistance, and I wondered what you might have knowledge of. I'll search Birmingham's online archive, but know some of you will have alternative resources.
Many thanks for your help.
Mark
