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Westwood Works 1903-2003

Founding Fathers

JOSEPH BAKER 1823-1892

Born in Hallowell, Ontario, Canada. His father emigrated to Canada in 1819. Came to England in 1878 to develop his flour sifter business which soon employed 12 men in Tabernacle Walk, Finsbury.

JACOB PERKINS - 1766-1849

Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA. Forebears emigrated from Gloucestershire in 1630. Came to London (Aged 53) and started an engraving business. Formed A.M. Perkins & Son in London in 1822.

J. ALLEN BAKER MP JP

Chairman of Joseph Baker & Sons from 1902-1918.

FREDERICK CHARLES IHLEE

Born in Germany. Joined Werner, Pfleiderer & Perkins in Regent Square, London - became Works Manager. Managing Director of Perkins Engineers up to the amalgamation. Vice Chairman of Baker Perkins Ltd from 1920 until his death in 1938.

ALLAN R. BAKER

Chairman of Joseph Baker & Sons, and subsequently Baker Perkins Ltd., from 1918 until his death in 1942.

JOSEPH S. BAKER OBE

Director of Baker Perkins Ltd from 1918-1947, Chairman from 1942-1943.

A. IVOR BAKER CBE, JP, MA, CEng, FIMechE, FIProdE

Joined Baker Perkins Ltd in 1931. Became a Director in 1936 and Chairman from 1944 until his retirement in 1975.

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