William Gordon Bagnall
Founder of the locomotive manufacturing company of W.G. Bagnall
About William Gordon Bagnall
Lived 1852 – 1907 (aged 55). William Gordon Bagnall was a British engineer and businessperson, known for W. G. Bagnall.
William Gordon Bagnall (18 January 1852 – 19 July 1907) was a British mechanical engineer.
Early life Bagnall was born at Cliff House in Tamworth, Staffordshire. After school he worked for two years in a bank, then joined his father's company of John Bagnall & Sons of West Bromwich.
Personal life Bagnall was a member of the Staffordshire County Council and Stafford Town Council. In 1903, he fell ill and had to give up his public roles. He died in 1907 at the age of 55.
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Founder of the locomotive manufacturing company of W.G. Bagnall (1852–1907)
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William Gordon Bagnall was born on 18 January 1852.
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William Gordon Bagnall died on 19 July 1907.
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William Gordon Bagnall was an engineer and businessperson.
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William Gordon Bagnall was known for W. G. Bagnall.
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William Gordon Bagnall was British.
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