A. L. Thomas established his Dour Iron Foundry, which over the years grew to become Dover Engineering Works, then Elkington Gatic, and finally Gatic. The company continues to produce iron gas and airtight access covers to the present day, supplying British and international markets from reduced premises in Holmestone Road. There are still drain covers around marked A. L. Thomas and Sons, and many more that bear the more recent names of Elkington Gatic and Gatic.Dover Locals forum[Dover Life Magazine 2010]
