Harrison family
Other Business Names:
- Harrison, William
- Harrison, John
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Derby, City of Derby, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England
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Fabricated metal products manufacture
General fabricated metal product manufacture
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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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Other Business Names:
- Harrison, William
- Harrison, John
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Derby, City of Derby, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Fabricated metal products manufacture General fabricated metal product manufacture
- Fabricated metal products manufacture Ironmongery production