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Rushden Engineering Co.

Inside the works
Inside the works - from a postcard

This company began around 1914 in Griffith Street, and was owned
by Mr. Fred Hawkes’ brother and Mr. Bob Cammell. They moved after WWI
to High Street South, where they remained until at least 1940. When they vacated
those premises, the work was carried on by Mr. Corby in Mr. Lockie's workshop.
Extract from a Military Tribunal in May 1918

Robert Chas. Cammell, 28, Grade 1, partner in the Rushden Engineering Co. working for the Royal Army Clothing Department was given until July 31st and recommended to obtain a protection certificate.

Rushden Echo, 4th July 1919, transcribed by Kay Collins

The Rushden Engineering Co. have purchased a site in High-street South, upon which they will immediately erect machine shops to provide much-increased accommodation.

invoice 1939
Invoice dated May 1939 for repairs to an ambulance
for Mr B Nicholls of Finedon

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