Founded by Scottish marine engineer, Alexander Wilson, 90–92 Wandsworth Road. Originally named Alex Wilson and Company, then Vauxhall Iron Works from 1897, the company built pumps and marine engines. In 1903 it built its first car. Moved to Luton in 1905. Name changed to Vauxhall Motors in 1907. Taken over by General Motors in 1925.
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Vauxhall Motors
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Vauxhall lavender garden
"Here’s your sweet lavender, sixteen sprigs a penny. That you will find my la...
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Herbert Ashcombe Walker
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Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Archibald Davis Dawnay
Born Archibald Davis Dawnay. Mayor of Wandsworth 1908 - his death in 1919. We can find nothing about the man but here's some information about his company, from the magnificent Grace's Guide, in 19...
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