John Williams & Co can be traced back to 1870 but there are suggestions that it could date back to 1822 with a 'Williams' in Bangor. The Greenwood family were associated with the company from 1890 until 2004 and it is often asked why if the family name is Greenwood is the company called Williams. One story is that because the company was predominately associated with the Welsh slate industry a solid Welsh name was required - hence 'Williams'.
However, when asked about this John Greenwood, who was the last Chairman and Managing Director thought that his family might have purchased the business from a Mr Williams of Bangor. There is a tantalising line of enquiry thrown up by adverts c1845 regarding the Williams Patent Ridging. An advert in the Cambridge Advertiser dated 1844 relates to Williams Patent ridging 'manufactured by the patentee at Port Penrhyn, Bangor'.
However, when asked about this John Greenwood, who was the last Chairman and Managing Director thought that his family might have purchased the business from a Mr Williams of Bangor. There is a tantalising line of enquiry thrown up by adverts c1845 regarding the Williams Patent Ridging. An advert in the Cambridge Advertiser dated 1844 relates to Williams Patent ridging 'manufactured by the patentee at Port Penrhyn, Bangor'.
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We are specialists in all types of traditional pitched roofing from Kent Peg Tiling to slating and modern concrete tiling; and experts in the repair and renovation of buildings including brickwork, carpentry and plastering. For more information on each of our services, please select from the Roofing Services drop-down menu.
John Williams & Company have re-tiled many important properties throughout the county over the past eighty years or more as well as advising architects, surveyors and organisations on the repair and renewal of these unique roofs. Kent Peg Tiled roofs are a beautiful feature of the traditional Kent environment.
Using traditional moulded sand techniques, lead casting specialists John Williams & Company create seamless lead plaques and decorative features. If you would like to get a quotation for a lead casting or need some advice please contact us. A template is made in the exact form as the required finished lead feature.
Our Company Slate Manuals may have changed appearance, but the information and techniques shown within are largely unchanged. Slate has been quarried or mined throughout the United Kingdom for many centuries in mountainous locations, sometimes in hazardous working conditions. Due to the difficulties of transportation, slates were only used to roof houses close to the source of supply.
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