Gillett & Johnston Selfridge’s Bow Bell In 1909 Selfridge’s opened its doors for the first time and by the 1930’s Selfridges was the largest retail group in Europe. To celebrate its 21st birthday a new clock was commissioned. The Queen of Time was installed in 1931 along with 5 Gillett bells. What is not so […]
Bells, clock, Cyril Johnston, SelfridgeGillett & Johnston Munitions Factory in Croydon during WW1 Gillett & Johnston was during the 1st WW a munitions factory. Ordered by the Director General of Munitions Supply to make Fuses, Fuse Caps, Safety pins and Fitted Holders. The factory became full of women workers for the first time a liberating experience for Women who […]
Arthur Johnston, Cyril Johnston, Munitions
