Alvis plc was created in 1981.
Alvis Firebird was created in 1935.
Vickers Engineering was acquired by Rolls-Royce plc. Rolls-Royce sold the defense part of the company to Alvis plc which became Alvis Vickers. The Vickers company had initially been founded in 1828.
IMI plc was created in 1862.
Marston's plc was created in 1890.
Pearson PLC was created in 1844.
Antofagasta PLC was created in 1888.
Granada plc was created in 1930.
Pendragon PLC was created in 1989.
Vernalis plc was created in 2003.
Coats PLC was created in 1755.
Hays plc was created in 1867.
Whatman plc was created in 1740.