London Stock Exchange oral history: interview with Brian Carpenter

Abstract

Interview with Mr Edward Brian CARPENTER. Born 29 July 1926, Sutton, Surrey. Educated at Epsom College. Joined navy at 18. Obtained degree in motor engineering and worked in a Rolls Bentley garage for 4 years. Joined C.D. Clark in 1957. Was made a partner, and became a member of the Stock Exchange, in 1962. Firm closed in 1966. Joined James Case, initially as a jobber in the food market. Firm merged with Akroyd & Smithers in 1968. Date of recording: 17 October 1990