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Shukers history

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Owen Mansions. Originally built in 1572 by Richard Owen, forebear of the family who today control the Owen Organisation.

1572

Napoleon defeated, and Rogers & Jackson start their business in Wrexham

1815

The Castle Gates, Shrewsbury. Etching made by the Rev. E. P. Owen, famous Welsh artist and relative of today's Owen family.

1821

The two partners of Rubery and Co. Alfred Ernest Owen on the left and John Tunner Rubery.

1899

Rubery Owen company name established

1903

Chassis of a Morris Oxford 8-9HP car. Supplied by A. E. Owen to William Morris. When it was dismantled in the 1950s the original Rubery Owen Trademark could easily be seen.

1910

Staff and Families outing. The Dennis buses are outside the main offices in Booth Street.

1934

Lifeboat produced by Rubery Owen

1944

Cadwgan, workers convalescent home at Dyffryn, North Wales

1946

Aston University under construction with steelwork from Rubery Owen

1955

Christmas party for children of employees where approximately 3000 would attend

1955

Rogers & Jackson shop on Pride Hill, Shrewsbury

1960

Shukers, Battlefield, Shrewsbury original site. Displaying Massey Ferguson tractors, and a range of implements.

1960

Sir Alfred Owen congratulating Graham Hill on winning the final Grand Prix in South Africa and the Championship.

1962

Construction of Bluebird at the Motor Panels factory in Coventry

1963

Sir Donald Campbell and Jim Philips inspecting Bluebird

1963

Shuker & Son on Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury

1965

Jackie Stewart in his first year with BRM at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

1965

Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart. 1st & 2nd in their BRMs in New Zealand

1966

Representative from Rover demonstrating the merits of the RO style wheel.

1968

Shukers moved to this Hollybush Road, Bridgnorth site from Station Road. This site was formerly a dance hall known as the Rose Marie.

1974

Last photos of the factory

1982

Last official photo of the main works entrance and adjoining offices running down Booth Street. The connecting covered bridge was removed when the buildings were demolished.

1982

Shukers new showroom on the old Shukers site

1998

View of where Darlaston factory once stood

2005

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