Samuel Smith (watchmaker) explained

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grace's Guide: Smiths Group . 7 June 2009 . 20 September 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090920212053/http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/wiki/Smiths . live .
  2. Web site: Funding Universe: Smiths Group . 7 June 2009 . 17 October 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081017040923/http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Smiths-Industries-PLC-Company-History.html . live .
  3. http://www.sabcc.org/newsarch/SABCC0608.pdf South Alabama British Car Club

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