Alexander Shanks & Sons Ltd
- Reference:GB 254 MS 43
- Dates of Creation:1883-1965
- Name of Creator:
- Physical Description:0.43 linear metres.
Scope and Content
Memorandum and articles of association; directors' minutes 1894-1904, 1939-1951; private ledger 1894-1907; share ledger 1894-1932; registers of shareholders 1894-1951; registers of debentures 1894-1953; details of apprenticeships 1892-1910; inventories and valuations 1883-1965.
Administrative / Biographical History
The firm of Alexander Shanks & Sons Ltd of Arbroath, engineers, founders and boiler makers, was incorporated in the year 1893. It was founded around 1840 by Alexander Shanks (1801-1845) who was a pioneer in the development of the lawnmower. In the 1850s, the firm purchased Dens Iron Works, manufacturing a wide variety of products including cranes, hoists, pumps and lawnmowers. In the 1960s the firm was taken over by Giddings & Lewis Fraser Ltd, Engineers, Arbroath.
Arrangement
Usually chronological within series.
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Note
The firm of Alexander Shanks & Sons Ltd of Arbroath, engineers, founders and boiler makers, was incorporated in the year 1893. It was founded around 1840 by Alexander Shanks (1801-1845) who was a pioneer in the development of the lawnmower. In the 1850s, the firm purchased Dens Iron Works, manufacturing a wide variety of products including cranes, hoists, pumps and lawnmowers. In the 1960s the firm was taken over by Giddings & Lewis Fraser Ltd, Engineers, Arbroath.
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
The records are on paper
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Gary Smith
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Custodial History
Unknown
Accruals
Not expected
Related Material
MS 42 Giddings & Lewis-Fraser Ltd
Additional Information
Published
Catalogued
MS 43
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