Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway: from Birmingham to Liverpool and ManchesterDrake, James, active 1825
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Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway: from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester
Drake, James, active 1825
Grand Junction Railway Company (Great Britain) -- Guidebooks; Railroad travel -- Great Britain -- Guidebooks
These extensive Show Rooms and MANUFACTORY, are situate in CHURCH-STREET,
in the centre of the Town, adjoining St. Philip’s Church Yard. The Ware
Rooms contain the Finished Articles for sale, and are open to all persons
of respectability.
The FAC-SIMILE of the celebrated WARWICK VASE, of upwards of 21 feet in
circumference, was made in metallic Bronze at this Manufactory. The
Copper Bronze STATUE OF HIS LATE MAJESTY, GEORGE THE FOURTH, upwards of 6
feet in height, was modelled, cast, and sculptured at this Establishment:
as also a SHIELD in honour of the DUKE OF WELLINGTON’S VICTORIES. These
and numerous other Works are stationed in separate Rooms to exhibit the
progress of British Art.
Servants are appointed to conduct Visiters over the different Workshops,
to whom and to the Work-people the Visiter is requested to abstain from
giving any gratuity.
N.B. Mr. George Richmond Collis is Vice Consul for France, Russia, Spain,
Portugal, and Turkey, with the privilege of granting Passports to Persons
visiting France and its Dominions.
Strangers of Respectability are permitted to view the Show Rooms and
Manufactory.
* * * * *
THOMAS & JAMES UPFILL,
IRON AND STEEL MERCHANTS,
157, GREAT CHARLES-STREET,
BIRMINGHAM.
* * * * *
MANUFACTURERS OF
WROUGHT AND CAST IRON
GATES, PARK FENCING,
_HURDLES_,
INVISIBLE WIRE FENCE, HAIR FENCE,
RACKS, MANGERS, CHAINS,
NAILS, BOOK CASES, TIN, IRON
ARMS, &c.
* * * * *
THORNTON AND SON,
WHOLESALE IRONMONGERS,
MANUFACTURERS OF
WROUGHT IRON AND PRESSED RIVETED
HINGES,
CUT NAILS,
Wood, Bed, and Machinery Screws, of every description; Iron Rim and
Mortice Locks, Sash Pulleys, Iron Bolts, Cast Butt Hinges, Norfolk and
Thumb Latches, &c. &c.
_BRADFORD-STREET_, _BIRMINGHAM_.
* * * * *
→ Redman’s Patent Rising Joint and Swing Hinges, Trough and Centre Hinges
of every kind.
* * * * *
F. KNIBB’S
COMMERCIAL
BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT,
15, BOLD-STREET,
(Two Doors above the Palatine Club House,)
LIVERPOOL.
The situation is central, and without exception the pleasantest of any
establishment of the kind in Liverpool. The rooms are large and airy, and
no attention will be spared to render this establishment deserving the
patronage of Commercial Gentlemen and Families.
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