The story
Founded by Holbrook Gaskell and James Nasmyth in 1836.1
Private company
Nasmyth, Wilson and Company
Defunct British locomotive manufacturer1
Nasmyth, Gaskell and Company, originally called The Bridgewater Foundry, specialised in the production of heavy machine tools and locomotives. It was located in Patricroft, in Salford England, close to the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the Bridgewater Canal and the Manchester Ship Canal. The company was founded in 1836 and dissolved in 1940.2 It was founded by James Nasmyth and Holbrook Gaskell.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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Nasmyth, Gaskell and Company, originally called The Bridgewater Foundry, specialised in the production of heavy machine tools and locomotives. It was located in Patricroft, in Salford England, close to the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the Bridgewater Canal and the Manchester Ship Canal. The company was founded in 1836 and dissolved in 1940.2
Leadership
Who has led Nasmyth, Wilson and Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderHolbrook Gaskell1
- FounderJames Nasmyth1
Products and brands
- machine tool
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaNasmyth, Gaskell and Company
- WikidataQ5955751
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsNasmyth, Wilson and Company photo by Illegible, Public domain