Silver salver presented to Percy Newton in 1959, in recognition of 50 years' service at the Beyer, Peacock locomotive works at Gorton, Manchester.

Percy Newton (1895 – 1981) started work at Beyer, Peacock and Company Limited around 1909, aged just 14 years old. At the time of his retirement, he was an engineering inspector.

Beyer, Peacock and Company Limited was founded as a mechanical engineering company by Charles Beyer and Richard Peacock in 1854. Beyer acted as chief engineer with control over the drawing office and works; Peacock as commercial manager handled the commercial side. They made steam locomotive engines and light machines. They exported their locomotives worldwide including Africa and South America.

Gorton Foundry was built in Openshaw, Manchester. In July 1855 the first locomotive left the Foundry, built for the Great Western Railway. By 1966, after 112 years of operation, all production finally concluded, the company had built nearly 8,000 locomotives.