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From Grenades to Griddles tells the true story of Chamberlin and Hill Ltd, now Chamberlin Plc, a Group of companies in the West Midlands. Starting a year before their first foundry opened, the author follows the development of the business right from the beginning to the present day. The book takes the reader on a fascinating journey of how a traditional enterprise has managed not only to survive, but to thrive in a modern Britain. With original photos from the company archives, along with personal memories of key players in the business, From Grenades to Griddles offers a unique exploration of the 130 years of the foundry’s operation in the wider context of the cultural, political and economic life of the United Kingdom.

From Grenades to Griddles and Everything In

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    Publisher: Free Association Books
    Publication Date: 14/07/2023
    ISBN13: 9781911383857, 978-1911383857
    ISBN10: 191138385X
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    Book Synopsis
    From Grenades to Griddles tells the true story of Chamberlin and Hill Ltd, now Chamberlin Plc, a Group of companies in the West Midlands. Starting a year before their first foundry opened, the author follows the development of the business right from the beginning to the present day. The book takes the reader on a fascinating journey of how a traditional enterprise has managed not only to survive, but to thrive in a modern Britain. With original photos from the company archives, along with personal memories of key players in the business, From Grenades to Griddles offers a unique exploration of the 130 years of the foundry’s operation in the wider context of the cultural, political and economic life of the United Kingdom.

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