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Atalanta Ltd

Engineering company (1921–1937)

Named after Atalanta the heroine from Greek mythology Atalanta Ltd (1921–1937) was an engineering company set up in 1921 in the UK by a small group of women engineers. It was considered notable at the time for providing employment specifically for women engineers, who were barred from many engineering works and apprenticeships.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Atalanta ltd photo march 1921 vol 1 pg 57
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Named after Atalanta the heroine from Greek mythology Atalanta Ltd (1921–1937) was an engineering company set up in 1921 in the UK by a small group of women engineers. It was considered notable at the time for providing employment specifically for women engineers, who were barred from many engineering works and apprenticeships.2

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