Cooper, Frank, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Cooper, Francis T
- Cooper, Frank
- Corn Products Co Ltd
- CPC Ltd
- Brown & Polson Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Oxford, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - retailing
Food retailing
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Food & tobacco processing
Fruit & vegetables processing & preserving
Notes:
Traced origins to Francis T Cooper, 1811-62, an Oxford grocer. Succeeded in business by his son, Frank, 1844-1927, in 1867, and who in c1874 started to make marmalade. c1903 opened a marmalade factory as Frank Cooper Ltd. Grocer's shop closed 1919. Held royal warrants from mid 19th century. 1964 acquired by Brown & Polson Ltd, owned by Corn Products Co Ltd (CPC Ltd). Subsequently sold on. Continues as a brand name
Publications:
- Cooper's Oxford. A history of Frank Cooper Ltd by Allen, Brigid
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Cooper, Francis T
- Cooper, Frank
- Corn Products Co Ltd
- CPC Ltd
- Brown & Polson Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Oxford, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Food retailing
- Food & tobacco processing Fruit & vegetables processing & preserving
Notes:
Traced origins to Francis T Cooper, 1811-62, an Oxford grocer. Succeeded in business by his son, Frank, 1844-1927, in 1867, and who in c1874 started to make marmalade. c1903 opened a marmalade factory as Frank Cooper Ltd. Grocer's shop closed 1919. Held royal warrants from mid 19th century. 1964 acquired by Brown & Polson Ltd, owned by Corn Products Co Ltd (CPC Ltd). Subsequently sold on. Continues as a brand namePublications:
- Cooper's Oxford. A history of Frank Cooper Ltd by Allen, Brigid