Contents: council minutes and attendance book, 1906-1966; general meeting minutes, 1906-1965; section minutes and attendance book, 1906-1966; report of the council, 1981; financial records, 1906-1965; announcement of acquisition by Woodall-Duckham Group, 1963.
Society of British Gas Industries (SBGI)
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- ReferenceGB 152 SBG
- Dates of Creation1906-1981
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description11 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Society of British Gas Industries was formally established in 1906, following the work of the Provisional Committee in the previous year. The Society was a trade association of manufacturers of gas appliances and equipment and of contractors to the gas industry. It aimed to be representative and promote the interests of the entire gas industry in the United Kingdom . It moved its headquarters to Leamington Spa in 1974. The Society worked closely with government departments and regulatory bodies within the gas industry. It was a member of various European bodies and was involved with export missions to countries such as Spain, India and Poland.
Access Information
This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/
Acquisition Information
This collection was deposited in the Centre by the Society of British Gas Industries in 1981.
Other Finding Aids
Link to full catalogue: http://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/SBG
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on the use of this archive, apart from the requirements of copyright law.
Appraisal Information
No destruction has taken place of material in this deposit.
Accruals
Further deposits are expected.