Ridley Shaw and Company

[PaulJC]

I am undertaking some research on a person (Thomas K G Ridley born in 1895 in Redcar) who was said to be a principal of Ridley Shaw and Company.

Anyone have any details or knowledge of this company?

Thanks,
Paul

[CaroleW]

Death reg 1954 shows him as Thomas Kenneth Gordon

Have you downloaded a copy of his will which may have some info re company?

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/

[arthurk]

Brief mention in Grace's Guide:

https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Ridley_Shaw_and_Co

[PaulJC]

Death reg 1954 shows him as Thomas Kenneth Gordon

Have you downloaded a copy of his will which may have some info re company?

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/

No mention of the company in his will according to a family member who has seen it.
Paul

[hanes teulu]

Cleveland Standard, 12 Sep 1925
In reporting details of newly registered companies -

"Ridley Shaw and Co, Limited (208197), Reg. Sep 2nd 1925. To take over the business of an engineer, manufacturer and repairer of steel and iron work carried on at North Ormesby, Middlesborough as "Thomas D Ridley and Sons". Nom. Cap £15,000 in £1 shares. Dirs. C A Ridley, 10 Park Parade, Harrogate, (Chairman); T K G Ridley, Willimoteswick, Coatham, Redcar, Yorks; F R Shaw, Laurel Bank, Saltburn-by-the-sea."   

[Pinetree]

According to a newspaper report it closed down in 1958 having been established in 1875 by T D Ridley who built the first railway bridge over the Tees at Croft near Darlington.  Engineers who did repairs especially on steam locomotives.

Address at time of closure Louisa Street, North Ormesby.

Pinetree

[hanes teulu]

Looking at his numerous activities outside the business it's difficult to imagine him at the "office", or, rather "Board Room".

[hanes teulu]

Looking at his numerous activities outside the business it's difficult to imagine him at the "office", or, rather "Board Room".

Shot myself in the foot there!!

Cleveland Standard, 5 January, 1935
"He is actively associated with the firm of Ridley, Shaw and Company, engineers of North Ormesby, whilst in sporting circles he is more than well known as the popular secretary of the Cleveland Golf Club"

[PaulJC]

Thanks All,

Some useful background information on his commercial life.