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D. NAPIER & SON, VINE STREET, WATERLOO

D. NAPIER & SON, VINE STREET, WATERLOO

David Napier an apprentice to Maudslays in 1808. He set up his own business in York Road. The firm initially designed printing presses but went on to design and manufacture machinery. The firm relocated to Acton in 1898 and built cars, aeroplane and boat engines. Most of this area was redeveloped after World War II.
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Collection:
Image type:Photograph
Artist:S. B. Bolas & Co.
Ref:02486
Identifier:LP12/170/VIN.12
Date:1898

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