Template:Did you know nominations/Helliwells Ltd

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1939 advertisement

... that British aerospace engineering firm Helliwells Ltd (advertisement pictured) began as a maker of fireplace accessories?

Source: "Helliwells Ltd was an engineering company, which was founded at Fountain Street, Dudley, in 1889 manufacturing fire irons and fire guards and the like" from: Smith, Ron (2004). British Built Aircraft: Central & Eastern England. Tempus. p. 204. ISBN 978-0-7524-3162-8.

ALT1: ... that Helliwells Ltd (advertisement pictured) produced a motor scooter that was used by British police? Source: "Swallow 'Gadabout' motor scooter, 1948. The Swallow Coachbuilding Co. Ltd was bought in 1945 by the Helliwell Group, an aircraft servicing and repair company. They started to produce the Gadabout in 1946 ... was confirmed successful when adopted by public bodies including the Staffordshire Constabulary." from "Gadabout Motor Scooter". Science Museum Group Collection. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/James Smart (police officer)

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