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1. 1. Welcome to Fred Duncombe Ltd

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   Published on: 11/23/2006   Last Visited: 4/6/2007

   Fred Duncombe, Bridgetown Cannock
   
   Fred Duncombe Ltd was originally formed by Alfred Duncombe in the 1920's, based in Lane Head Bridge, Willenhall, manufacturing small lock mechanisms in brass for tills and cupboards. During World War II, the company made various products for the war effort, during which time Alfred Duncombe also became a JP and was given the MBE for his work with the Auxiliary Fire Service.
   
   During the late 1950's, manufacturing had changed from lock mechanisms to simple pressings. Alfred later took over Sawbridge & Hughes and Walter Grant who at the time manufactured Suffolk Latches.
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   During the mid 1960's Ray Ward, who owned Bloxwich Aluminium, merged companies with Alfred Duncombe and they started to manufacture builder's ironmongery, such as Tower Bolts, Hasp & Staples, and Suffolk Latches. Alfred Duncombe died in 1973 at the age of 73 and Ray Ward's son, Roy continued to manage the company.

2. 2. Welcome to Fred Duncombe Ltd

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   Published on: 9/9/2006   Last Visited: 10/5/2007

   Fred Duncombe, Bridgetown Cannock
   
   Fred Duncombe Ltd was originally formed by Alfred Duncombe in the 1920's, based in Lane Head Bridge, Willenhall, manufacturing small lock mechanisms in brass for tills and cupboards. During World War II, the company made various products for the war effort, during which time Alfred Duncombe also became a JP and was given the MBE for his work with the Auxiliary Fire Service.
   
   During the late 1950's, manufacturing had changed from lock mechanisms to simple pressings. Alfred later took over Sawbridge & Hughes and Walter Grant who at the time manufactured Suffolk Latches.
   ...
   During the mid 1960's Ray Ward, who owned Bloxwich Aluminium, merged companies with Alfred Duncombe and they started to manufacture builder's ironmongery, such as Tower Bolts, Hasp & Staples, and Suffolk Latches. Alfred Duncombe died in 1973 at the age of 73 and Ray Ward's son, Roy continued to manage the company.

3. 3. Welcome to Fred Duncombe Ltd

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   Published on: 7/16/2006   Last Visited: 10/5/2007

   Fred Duncombe, Bridgetown Cannock
   
   Fred Duncombe Ltd was originally formed by Alfred Duncombe in the 1920's, based in Lane Head Bridge, Willenhall, manufacturing small lock mechanisms in brass for tills and cupboards. During World War II, the company made various products for the war effort, during which time Alfred Duncombe also became a JP and was given the MBE for his work with the Auxiliary Fire Service.
   
   During the late 1950's, manufacturing had changed from lock mechanisms to simple pressings. Alfred later took over Sawbridge & Hughes and Walter Grant who at the time manufactured Suffolk Latches.
   ...
   During the mid 1960's Ray Ward, who owned Bloxwich Aluminium, merged companies with Alfred Duncombe and they started to manufacture builder's ironmongery, such as Tower Bolts, Hasp & Staples, and Suffolk Latches. Alfred Duncombe died in 1973 at the age of 73 and Ray Ward's son, Roy continued to manage the company.