British Piano Actions Ltd company brochure, [1931 x 1977]; a copy of 'The Pianomaker' 1959; and photographs of the factory and of visiting directors, [1960s] - [1970s].
British Piano Actions Ltd. Records
This material is held atArchifau Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire Archives
- Reference
- GB 211 PA7
- Alternative Id.GB 211 DB/5
- Dates of Creation
- 1959 - [c. 1975]
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 5 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
British Piano Actions Ltd was incorporated in 1931 in London; it built piano parts. The company moved to new premises in Trostre Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, in 1948. In 1959 it passed under the control of a consortium of six companies, and by 1977 it was exporting 75% of its products. The company was dissolved in 1989; its last managing director was Mr J. Hatchett, MBE.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically
Access Information
Ar Agor / Open
Dim cyfyngiadau / No Restrictions
Acquisition Information
Adnau preifat / Private deposit
Note
Acc No: 5188.
Other Finding Aids
Mae copiau clawr caled o`r catalogau ar gael yn Archifau Sir Gaerfyrddin ac yn y Gofrestr Cenedlaethol Archifau. Polisi Archifau Sir Gaerfyrddin yw catalogio yn iaith y ddogfen / Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Carmarthenshire Archives and the National Register of Archives. It is the policy of Carmarthenshire Archives to catalogue in the language of the document.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Cyflwr da / Good condition
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Richard Burman for Archifau Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire Archives using the following source: Carmarthenshire Archives Service, Business Records; Companies House website (http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/info/), viewed 3 October 2003.
Appraisal Information
Mae'r holl gofnodiadau sy'n cydymffurfio â pholisi casglu Archifau Sir Gaerfyrddin wedi eu cadw / All records which meet the collection policy of the Carmarthenshire Archives have been retained
Custodial History
Deposited by Mr J. Hatchett, MBE, Managing Director, British Piano Actions Ltd, Trostre Road, Llanelli, 1977.
Accruals
Ni ddisgwylir croniadau / Accruals are not expected