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Ward and Goldstone; Volex

Catalogue reference: ORG/VOLEX

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This record is about the Ward and Goldstone; Volex dating from 1963-1991.

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Reference
ORG/VOLEX
Title
Ward and Goldstone; Volex
Date
1963-1991
Description

Collection of documents and papers about Ward and Goldstone and Volex, including: Financial information; Company and union material about working conditions, workplace rights, industrial relations; Correspondence

Arrangement

Series 1: Company papers;
Series 2: Factories;
Series 3: Working conditions;
Series 4: Trade union papers;
Series 5: other papers

Held by
Working Class Movement Library
Language
English
Creator(s)
  • Amalgamated Engineering Union
  • Transport and General Workers Union
Physical description
13 boxes
Access conditions

Open for consultation.

Unpublished finding aids
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Administrative / biographical background

Ward & Goldstone was one of Salford's biggest industrial employers, especially in the 1950s. Founded in 1882 by James Ward & Meyer Hart Goldstone, it remained a family firm especially during the era of Sampson 'Mr Sam' Goldstone. Ward & Goldstone's manufactured a range of electrical goods, including cable, plastic mouldings for plugs and car parts. It was a big supplier to Woolworth's. The Frederick Road factory closed in 1986. The firm continues to exist in a form as part of Ionix (formerly Volex)

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/f0ffe86d-7663-4237-ae3e-d1e4c84f2497/

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Ward and Goldstone; Volex