The Chad Valley company produced a wide range of boardgames and toys, including teddybears and pre school toys.
Starting as a Birmingham printing company set up by Joseph and Alfred Johnson in 1860. In 1897, they opened a factory in nearby Harwell, though which ran the river Chad. The region was known as Chad Valley, and the factory became known as the Chad Valley Works.
The company expanded its range of manufacturing options by acquiring other companies with different manufacturing focuses, such as Isaacs and Co.. for their soft toys, and Skaymo Ltd. for their wooden blocks.
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