Lockmaking in Short Heath
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Lockmaking in Short Heath
Image: © John M Taken: 19 May 2007
One of the surviving lockmakers in the Willenhall area the firm was originally started in 1838 and moved to Short Heath during the early 1940s. The firm employs 250 staff and specialises in locks and security systems.
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Image Location
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Latitude
52.60336
Longitude
-2.038642