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Parsons and Company Sir Howard Grubb

occupation:
Gunsight maker, Optical instrument maker, Rangefinder maker, Telescope maker
Nationality:
British

Traded at Walkergate Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1925-1985). Telescope making business wound up by parent company in 1988

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