Goblin Vacuum Cleaners

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Goblin Vacuum Cleaners was a British brand of vacuum cleaner made from the early 1900's till the early 2000's

[edit] History

Goblin Vacuum Cleaners was one of the large factory industries in the Surrey town of Leatherhead, Ashtead area. Having such a large work force it even had its own social club on site for staff.

The factory was located at the top of Ermyn Way with the Roman Road, Stane Street, making up its southern border.

In the early 80's the company changed its name to BVC, British Vacuum Cleaners, though the new name never stuck with staff and locals.

In 1985 the company decided to cease operations at the Leatherhead plant and move to Gosport, Hampshire.

The plant closed its doors in May 1986. After years of sitting empty the site was bought and built on by Esso.