Wondermatics Ltd.
Machines made by Wondermatics Ltd., plus 11 historic Factoids.
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1974
The company finally petered out.
1979
Tudah Walter 'Jack' Glover died.
The company was founded by Tudah Walter Glover in the early 1950s.
Unlike their main competitors Oliver Whales, Wondermatics produced many unconventional designed Allwins such as Boomerang, Chip or Bust and Win and Place.
Tudah Walter Glover was nick-named 'Jack'.
Tudah Walter Glover created the colourful backflashes himself, many of which were funfair themed, adding to their desirability today.
Wondermatis Ltd were based at 780 High Rd, Tottenham, London N17
The company was a small concern employing around 5 or 6 full time and about the same again in casual labour when needed.
Jack was reputed to say that he had his paintings hanging in more galleries than anyone else in the world... those galleries being Penny Arcades.
By the late 60s decimal conversion meant very few machines were being bought. Also the loss of 200 machines sent to Rhodesia due to a government embargo effected the company badly.
By 1970 the company were only doing a few decimal conversions to machines, the London sites were closed and the company moved to Norfolk, albeit a much smaller concern by now.
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Code updated 19th January 2026