Harrison family

Sectors:

  • Fabricated metal products manufacture General fabricated metal product manufacture
  • Fabricated metal products manufacture Ironmongery production

Notes:

Traced origins in business to William Harrison and his son, John, who were whitesmiths and general engineers at Bridge Gate, Derby, 1776-1851. 1791 described as whitesmiths and ironmongers. Workers in cold metals including tin, brass, pewter, etc. Emerged as leading Derby engineers working for the Corporation, providing ironwork for St Mary's Bridge rebuilding, for Derby Canal construction, for Crown Derby China Works. Set up cast iron mile posts, etc

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