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140 (60) Newmarket Road, Cambridge Refrigeration Technology,

History of CRT Newmarket Road

1901: (60)

James Pilsner, 24, rag and bone dealer


Cambridge Refrigeration Technology was originally the Low Temperature Research department of Cambridge University. Historical notes can be found here:

http://www.crtech.co.uk/pages/about-CRT/about-us.asp


Pat Chapman worked for several years for CRT, formerly Shipowners Refrigerated Cargo Research. She clearly enjoyed it, especially the free snacks:

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