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Defunct companies based in London

  • EMIMarch 1931 marked the birth of Electric and Musical Industries in London. Two giants, Columbia Graphophone Company and Gramophone Company, merged to form a…
  • Smith, Elder & Co.George Smith and Alexander Elder opened their doors in 1826. The year marked the start of a partnership that would shape British publishing for decades.
  • Northern SongsOn the 22nd of February 1963, Dick James called Brian Epstein to suggest a new partnership. The meeting took place at James' office in London.