Sunbeam Lamp Works

Sunbeam Lamp Works was part of the Victoria Engineering Works (HER ref. 5095). The Sunbeam Electric Lamp Company was formed in 1880 and mostly made steam turbo-dynamos for use on ships for electric lighting. Charles Parsons joined the Victoria Works in 1884 and developed his steam turbine in this building. The Sunbeam Lamp Works incorporated Park House, an 18th century mansion. It burnt down in 1891.