Woodhead vices

[dannyr]

In the right corner we have the two heavyweights from Bradford, born 1850, Woodheads 1 and 2, Lion weighing in at 65lbs and wheel at 70lbs.
The young challengers, born 1910, are the Hampton tag team of Record 53 and Woden, each at under 40lbs, but maybe faster on their feet, we'll see.

 

[Jameshow]

Where in Bradford were they made?

 

[dannyr]

Where in Bradford were they made?

Here's an entry in an 1863 directory. (founded 1847)

This company moved over to making springs and then shock absorbers (for rail, later road) by 1890 and moved to Leeds in 1892 - became the v big Monroe-Woodhead, supplying Jag and others