Monument record 7198/71 - AE Smith and Son
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AE Smith and Son (Kettering) Ltd, Carrington Street
Founded in 1898 by Alfred Edward Smith wheelwright and coachbuilder. Work included repairs to broughams, wagonettes, traps and gigs. Soon began to work on motors - by 1920's was making 3 or 4 differing bodies to fit onto an Austin chassis. Went on to make van, bus and fire engine bodies and later designed trailers to the Grand Prix racing teams. (1)
<1> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN4 Digital archive: Ballinger J.. 1999. Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period. Mapinfo\Archive\ExtensiveSurvey\Rushden. Northants County Council. (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 86977 78714 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KETTERING, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
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- None recorded
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 21 2000 12:00AM
