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G6Tanuki · 22nd Feb 2013, 7:09 pm

I wonder if the Bridgnorth "Hartley" was in any way related to the similarly-named electronics operation based nearby in Shrewsbury:

http://www.madeinshrewsbury.co.uk/companies/hartleys

They were in the 1950s also "Hartley Baird" and around the same time also had a tie-in with the "Ambassador" and "Radio Rentals" marques.

http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Hartley_Electromotives

Must admit, I find this sort of company-history absolutely fascinating.

--G6Tanuki.
"However hard a Badger may try, it can only ever dream of becoming a Fox".

22nd Feb 2013, 7:09 pm	#114
G6Tanuki Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 13,998	Re: Bygone radio traders I wonder if the Bridgnorth "Hartley" was in any way related to the similarly-named electronics operation based nearby in Shrewsbury: http://www.madeinshrewsbury.co.uk/companies/hartleys They were in the 1950s also "Hartley Baird" and around the same time also had a tie-in with the "Ambassador" and "Radio Rentals" marques. http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Hartley_Electromotives Must admit, I find this sort of company-history absolutely fascinating. --G6Tanuki. "However hard a Badger may try, it can only ever dream of becoming a Fox".