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atlas

Thorn Electrical Industries Limited
105-109 Judd Street
London WC1
Atlas Lighting Division
Thorn Electrical Industries
235 Shaftesbury Avenue
London WC2


Atlas was a trademark of Thorn Electrical Industries. Founded in 1933. Atlas lamps and street lighting luminaires were sold under this brand from the 1930s through to the 1970s. In the 1970s, after several mergers with other companires, the range was sold under the Thorn name.


Are exhibiting their new fluorescent street lighting unit. Other exhibits include fluorescent fittings, industrial, commerical and domestic units and a full range of tubes. There is also a display of incandescent fittings and Atlas tungsten filament lamps for all street lighting purposes. - APLE Conference Programme 1948

Are exhibiting the PLQ/3080 Street Lighting Lantern. - APLE Conference Programme 1949


References:
APLE Conference Programme Eastbourne 1948
APLE Conference Programme Llandudno 1949


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