Samuel Smith (watchmaker)

Samuel Smith (1826–1875) was the founder of Smiths Group, one of the United Kingdom's largest engineering businesses.

Samuel Smith

Career

Trained as a craftsman, Samuel Smith opened his first shop in Newington Causeway, in London, in 1851.[1] His business expanded rapidly, as he gained a reputation for offering a fast and friendly service. This enabled him to open a second shop in 1871.[2] He had a son, also named Samuel, who developed the business to manufacture clocks and dials for automobiles.[1] Samuel Smith Snr. died in 1875.[3]

References
  1. Grace's Guide: Smiths Group
  2. Funding Universe: Smiths Group
  3. South Alabama British Car Club Archived 2008-09-07 at the Wayback Machine


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