Monument record 1530900000 - Harrison & Sons/De La Rue Printworks, Coates Lane
Summary
Mid twentieth century printworks, opened in 1933 and closed in 2003
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (1)
- PRINTING WORKS (20th Century to 21st Century - 1900 AD to 2003 AD)
Description
Harrison and Sons Ltd, were government printers, providing confidential and secure printing services of official documents, passports, licences, postage stamps and bank notes. Initially based at 45-46 St Martin's Lane in London, in 1911 they set up a branch at Hayes in Middlesex, and in 1933 another branch at High Wycombe, which became the main focus of the business. The Harrison family connection with the company came to an end in 1979 when the firm was taken over by Lonrho. It was taken over again by De La Rue International Ltd in 1997 (B2).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC26804 Unpublished document: CgMs Consulting. 2011. Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment: Site at the Former De La Rue Printing Works, Coates Lane, High Wycombe.
- <2>SBC26805 Unpublished document: Harrison & Sons Ltd. 1983. Harrison and Sons Ltd company records from 1839-1997 deposited in City of Westminster Archives Centre.
- <3>SBC22575 Bibliographic reference: Martin Andrew. 2005. High Wycombe: A History and Celebration. pp91,100,110,113.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SU 86356 94257 (94m by 302m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH WYCOMBE, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: Geotechnical test pits and boreholes (EBC18632)
Record last edited
Jun 6 2024 12:35PM
