Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Limited 1913 - 1947
1850 - James White's company founded; worked with and for William Thomson (Lord Kelvin). 1857-1860 - White & Barr (partenership). 1860 - James White. 1900 - Kelvin & James White Ltd. 1913 - Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd; 1947 - Kelvin & Hughes Ltd (merger with Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd.)