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What was Fielding & Platt Ltd?

Fielding & Platt Ltd., was an engineering firm based in the Docks area of Gloucester from 1866 until 2003.

In this section you can read about the history of the company. But do make sure to listen to the memories of those who worked there in the twentieth-century too. These can be found in the People, Works, Docks, and Social Life categories.

If you'd like to know something about the company that you can't find on the site, or if you know something that we haven't included here, why not send us a message?

  • Original Partnership Deed 1866

    Original Partnership Deed 1866

    Signed by Samuel Fielding and James Platt
  • An Introduction to Fielding & Platt

    An Introduction to Fielding & Platt

    A film introducing the company, showing the many areas of the Works and people working there
  • Centenary Film

    Centenary Film

    A film made to commemorate the centenary of the company in 1966
  • The Fielding & Platt Centenary Book

    The Fielding & Platt Centenary Book

    A page-by-page digital copy of the booklet marking the years 1866 - 1966
  • Centenary Book (Photographs only)

    Centenary Book (Photographs only)

    A collection of photographs prepared by the Photographic Dept. from which a selection were used for the Centenary Book
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