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'''Banham Patent Locks''' is a [[Family-owned firm|family owned company]] established in 1926.<ref>Lea, Robert (2010). "''Going for Growth: why Banham is not going to bolt now''" [[The Times]]</ref> William F. Banham invented the first automatic latch bolt lock in 1926 after a series of burglaries on his wife's dress shop. After shortly opening up his own locksmith shop on London's Oxford Street, He offered £25 to anyone who could pick or break one of his patented locks <ref>Lea, Robert (2010). "Going for Growth: why Banham is not going to bolt now" The Times</ref><ref>Evening Standard. 9/25/2014, p73. 1p.</ref> Banham continue to offer their expensive redesigned patented locks and security key registration system.<ref>https://www.google.com/patents/EP0892130B1?cl=en</ref><ref>https://www.google.com/patents/EP1165913B1?cl=en</ref> |
'''Banham Patent Locks''' is a [[Family-owned firm|family owned company]] established in 1926.<ref>Lea, Robert (2010). "''Going for Growth: why Banham is not going to bolt now''" [[The Times]]</ref> William F. Banham invented the first automatic latch bolt lock in 1926 after a series of burglaries on his wife's dress shop. After shortly opening up his own locksmith shop on [[List_of_roads_in_London,_Ontario#Oxford_Street|London's Oxford Street]], He offered £25 to anyone who could pick or break one of his patented locks <ref>Lea, Robert (2010). "Going for Growth: why Banham is not going to bolt now" The Times</ref><ref>Evening Standard. 9/25/2014, p73. 1p.</ref> Banham continue to offer their expensive redesigned patented locks and security key registration system.<ref>https://www.google.com/patents/EP0892130B1?cl=en</ref><ref>https://www.google.com/patents/EP1165913B1?cl=en</ref> |
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The Company prides itself on being a one stop shop, providing all aspects of security. Which include high-tech [[CCTV]] systems, intruder alarms and solid doors.<ref>{{cite web|title=Intruder alarm|url=http://www.businesswatchgroup.co.uk/|publisher=www.businesswatchgroup.co.uk|accessdate=29 August 2015}}</ref> The company also specialises in personal security for celebrities and politicians<ref>Evening Standard. 9/25/2014, p73. 1p.</ref> |
The Company prides itself on being a one stop shop, providing all aspects of security. Which include high-tech [[CCTV]] systems, intruder alarms and solid doors.<ref>{{cite web|title=Intruder alarm|url=http://www.businesswatchgroup.co.uk/|publisher=www.businesswatchgroup.co.uk|accessdate=29 August 2015}}</ref> The company also specialises in personal security for celebrities and politicians<ref>Evening Standard. 9/25/2014, p73. 1p.</ref> |
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Banham Patent Locks is a family owned company established in 1926.[1] William F. Banham invented the first automatic latch bolt lock in 1926 after a series of burglaries on his wife's dress shop. After shortly opening up his own locksmith shop on London's Oxford Street, He offered £25 to anyone who could pick or break one of his patented locks [2][3] Banham continue to offer their expensive redesigned patented locks and security key registration system.[4][5]
The Company prides itself on being a one stop shop, providing all aspects of security. Which include high-tech CCTV systems, intruder alarms and solid doors.[6] The company also specialises in personal security for celebrities and politicians[7]
Banham expanded their operations and reconfigured their website for customers to purchase their Patented locks and products online in 2008.[8] The company head office is based in Vauxhall, London. With stores in Kensington, Golders Green, Maidenhead and Guildford.[9]
Banham plan to move to a purpose built headquarters in Earlsfield from their offices in Vauxhall in 2015[10]
References
- ^ Lea, Robert (2010). "Going for Growth: why Banham is not going to bolt now" The Times
- ^ Lea, Robert (2010). "Going for Growth: why Banham is not going to bolt now" The Times
- ^ Evening Standard. 9/25/2014, p73. 1p.
- ^ https://www.google.com/patents/EP0892130B1?cl=en
- ^ https://www.google.com/patents/EP1165913B1?cl=en
- ^ "Intruder alarm". www.businesswatchgroup.co.uk. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
- ^ Evening Standard. 9/25/2014, p73. 1p.
- ^ Revolution (14605953). May2008, p7-7. 1/9p.
- ^ https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/banham+security/@51.4777003,-0.2179072,13z/data=!3m1!4b1
- ^ http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/12072/new_development_set_to_boost_earlsfield_economy
Sources
- The Glasgow Herald - Jan 13, 1931 (Evening Standard. 9/25/2014, p73. 1p.)
- New development set to boost Earlsfield economy
- Lock cylinder EP 0892130 B1 patent
- Door fastening device patent