Furzehill Laboratories Ltd.
57 Clarendon Rd, Watford, Hertfordshire 10

Furzehill Laboratories, based in Watford, was a major manufacturer of test and measurement equipment and industrial electronics from the 1930s to 1960s, known for products like oscilloscopes, timers, power supplies, and control mechanisms.

John Hereward Reyner: From Radio Journalist to Laboratory Founder

John Hereward Reyner, a brilliant mind in the early days of radio, wasn't just a gifted designer and journalist, but also the founder of Furzehill Laboratories Ltd.

Early Accomplishments:

At a young age of 24, Reyner published his first book, Modern Radio Communication (1923), showcasing his expertise.[1]

He further impressed by inventing a novel reflex circuit using a frame aerial, documented in Wireless World & Radio Review (April 1924).

His passion for sharing knowledge led him to serve as Technical Editor for Amateur Wireless & Electrics magazine in 1927. [2]

Birth of Furzehill Laboratories:

Around the same time, fueled by his entrepreneurial spirit, Reyner founded Furzehill Laboratories. [1] His passion for radio continued to flourish, as he penned numerous articles for prominent publications like Modern Wireless and Wireless World throughout the 1920s and 30s.

Furzehill's Legacy:

Formally incorporated in 1939, Furzehill thrived under Reyner's leadership as Managing Director until his retirement in 1964. The company left its mark by manufacturing a diverse range of electronic laboratory equipment, contributing to advancements in various scientific fields.

End of an Era:

In December 1984, after a successful run, Furzehill Laboratories Ltd. was struck off the company's register, marking the end of an era for this once-thriving enterprise.

List of some of the books published by John Hereward Reyner.

[1] International Authors & Writers Who's Who, 1976 Page 499.
[2] Amateur Wireless & Electrics Feb 1927, Page 193.
[3] London Gazette Dec 14, 1984, Page 16971.