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1896: Twyford formed into a private limited company. 1901: Twyford built a factory in Ratingen, Germany, but vacated it in 1914 during the First World War. It was not reoccupied by Twyford but the Keramag company was established and produces sanitaryware at the factory to this day. Keramag is a member of the Sanitec Group.
Thomas William Twyford (1849–1921) was an English pottery manufacturer. He invented the single piece, ceramic flush toilet . At the time of Twyford's death he was recognised as a leading pioneer in the application of principles of hygiene to sanitary appliances.
Geberit (Alemannic German pronunciation: [ˈɡeberɪ:t]) is a Swiss multinational group specialized in manufacturing and supplying sanitary parts and related systems. It is a leader in its field in Europe [ 3 ] with a global presence through its subsidiaries.
Twyford Waterworks is a preserved pumping station and waterworks situated close to the village of Twyford and the city of Winchester in Hampshire, England. It is a scheduled monument and now operates as a museum. The site is leased by the Twyford Waterworks Trust and is open on selected days during the year. [1] [2]
The Twyford Motor-Car Company went into bankruptcy in December 1908 with obligations of over $20,000. [23] In March 1909, two brothers, Wilbert Newton and James Malcolm Humphrey Jr., (of Humphrey Brick and Tile Company and sons of James Humphrey Sr.) bought the factory for $12,000, including the machinery and patents. At the time, the factory ...
The village is in the south of the parish of Twyford and Thorpe. In 1931 the parish had a population of 282. [3] On 1 April 1936 the parish was abolished to from "Twyford and Thorpe". [4] The other main focal points of Twyford consist of The Saddle Inn public house, Twyford Recreation Ground and Twyford Village Hall.
Twyford Moors is a hamlet in the civil parish of Colden Common in the City of Winchester district of Hampshire, England. It is 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 miles (2.0 km) south of Twyford and its nearest town is Winchester , which lies approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north from the hamlet.
Twyford Wood, formerly known as Twyford Forest, is a commercial wood around grid reference in Lincolnshire owned by the Forestry Commission, England, an ...