The
following pages by Mr C.J. Prior-Clarke outline the history and
development of The Enfield Clock Factory, the sister establishment
to the Anglo-Celtic Watch Company which shared its Ynyscedwyn
location.
S.
Smith and Sons Enfield Clock Factory, Gurnos Works, Ystradgynlais
In July 1948, the centre
reservation between the two factories was made ready for the
receipt of stores etc. Mr F. Kienzler took up residence, employing
two storemen (Jack Morgan and Rhys Evans).
First
Enfield Factory. employees 1949
On the 24th January
1949 the main part of the Enfield Factory opened for the assembly
and part manufacture of the F3 striking clock. !949 saw the consolidation
of manufacturing such as Autos., gear cutting, and machine shop
operation, together with the introduction of bezel manufacture
which incorporated plating and polishing and metal finishing
techniques.
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