Alfred Edward de Courcy was formerly a foreman with J. Hudson & Co., having started with that firm in 1883. He started business on his own account in 1888.
J. Hudson & Co. (Whistles) Ltd. - Birmingham - 1979
'ACME' - 'THUNDERER' - 'CITY' - 'METROPOLITAN'
Established in the 1870s by Joseph Hudson (1848–1930) and his brother James Hudson (1850–1889). Still in business today and the world's largest manufacturer of whistles and calls.