[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

I have been given a pen-knife inscribed with this Accrington company's name and the words 'V Ropes'. The firm isn't in the 1951 directory. Where were they based< When? What else did they make.??

There used to be an outlet for that firm on Bank St between Oak St & Black Abbey, they also sold calor gas cylinders as well, inside they had racks of industrial clothing, helmets, footware, and tools.