John / Alice, Evelyn & Florence Dennison
Machines made by John / Alice, Evelyn & Florence Dennison, plus 8 historic Factoids.
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1888
Florence Dennison was born in 1888.
1890
Alice Dennison was born in 1890. Prior to taking on the working models business following the death of her father John in 1924, she was a governess and dressmaker.
1896
Eveline Dennison was born in 1896. Prior to taking on the working models business following the death of her father John in 1924, she had studied at Leeds College of Art, intending to become a book illustrator.
1924
John Dennison died. The business was taken over by his three daughters Alice, Evelyn and Florence, who lived together in the Roundhay area of Leeds.
Alice worked on the techical side of things, modifying the machines to run on electricity instead of the old clockwork, and developing ways of dressing figures so they looked good whilst in motion.
Evelyn worked on the scenery aspects of the models, working in wood and clay etc.
Florence looked after the business side of things.
1944
The working models business was sold to the Blackpool Tower Company.
1966
Alice Dennison died.
1970
Evelyn Dennison died.
1976
Florence Dennison died.
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Code updated 19th January 2026