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British Vacuum Cleaner, Leatherhead
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| Name: | British Vacuum Cleaner, Leatherhead (GB) |
| Brand: |
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| Abbreviation: | britishvac |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
British Vacuum Cleaner & Engineering Co.Ltd., Goblin Works, Leatherhead, Surrey; "Goblin"; |
| Founded: | 1902 |
| History: |
Founded by Hubert Cecil Booth and listed as a Public company in 1903.
Produced vacuum cleaners, washing machines etc all under "Goblin" Brand. 1938 acquired Magneta (founded 1890s). 1947 produced "Teasmade" Clock/ Tea maker, Time spot Clock Radio and agents in most countries. 1943 manufacturing near Bangor Co. Down, Incendiaries during WWII. Later Production in Dundonald, just outside Belfast, N.I., though with "Leatherhead, England" model plates. 1969: Produced a company history, "The Goblin Story"In 1973 acquired by Birmingham Sound Reproducers (BSR, later known as BSR Housewares, Swan Housewares became a subsidiary), well known in 1960s for record player decks.
See British Vacuum Cleaner & Engineering at "Graces Guide". In 1998 Goblin (but possibly only the brand, not BVC)was acquired by the Irish International Conglomerate Glen-Dimplex (Glen acquired UK Dimplex in 1977 from Receivers). Glen Dimplex also owns Morphy Richards Radio (1985) and Roberts Radio (1994)
See Glen Dimplex at "Wikipedia" |
This manufacturer was suggested by Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 47 | Goblin "Time Spot" CR | ECH35 | This radio was called the "Time Spot" and featured an 8-inch Plessey speaker ... |
| GB | 47 | Goblin Time Spot Radio S 25 | 6K8 | For 50 Hertz operation only (required for the synchronous electric clock). |
| GB | 79 | Goblin Teasmade 870 | TDA1220 | British clock radio with tea making: First Goblin teasmade with a built-in radio. Wakes u... |
| GB | 48 | Timespot Radio | 6K8 | same radio chassis as the Timespot but totally different appearance. 50Hz operation on... |
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