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Photograph of Mervyn and Frederick (Fred) Edmonds, c1950s

Photograph of Mervyn and Frederick (Fred) Edmonds, c1950s
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Brothers Mervyn Edmonds (1893-1956) (left) and Frederick Edmonds (b1885)(right).

Originating from Lydiard Tregoze, Fred Edmonds became a successful Swindon businessman, owning the Swindon Motor Company. He was also the proprietor of the company his father Edwin Hugh Edmonds founded, EH Edmonds & Sons, Agricultural Engineers.

Year:
1945-1950
Type:
Photograph
Location:
Private Collection
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Pete Melsom
Last updated on:
Wednesday 8th November 2023

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