Benjamin Goodfellow's of Hyde

[apttony]

In researching my grandfather, Albert Thompson, b. 1880, in Pendleton, I have just discovered he served an apprenticeship at Benjamin Goodfellow's of Hyde, between 1900 and 1904.

I understand that this was a company of engineers and iron-founders, and unfortunately, Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre do not have any information within their library archives.

I am wondering if anybody else has any information regarding the company, especially for the turn of the century.


Many thanks in advance.

Tony

[Woody]

The Benjamin Goodfellow works manufactured and renovated steam-powered engines, including some of those to pump the London sewage system. It's probable that your best research bet is to enquire of museums focusing on mechanical engineering and machinery. The following references might help you get a bit further

www.oldenginehouse.users.btopenworld.com/othermuseums.htm

www.londonopenhouse.org/london/search/factsheet.asp?ftloh_id=3442

Additionally, the University of California holds a copy of a book published in about 1890 called 'The Annals of Hyde & District' that has a specific reference to Benjamin Goodfellow's factory being sited in Mottram Road, Hyde, but it is more an account of his benevolent leanings in respect of the Hyde Mechanics Institute in the mid-1850s. It's available to view via the internet and the reference is:

www.archive.org/details/annalsofhydedist00middiala

Hope this helps

Woody





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[ginger]

I believe Goodfellows was situated around about where Morrison's in Hyde is now

Mo

[Gay J Oliver]

I was talking to someone last night who has a special interest in engineering in Hyde, who has also offered to do a talk for our Dukinfield Family History Group next year sometime.

I also asked if I could pass on his email address to you, which I will be doing privately. He has agreed to try and help with your enquiry.

best wishes,
Gay