Hanson, Samuel, & Son Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Hanson, Samuel
- Batger & Co
- Jones Evison & Co
- Hanson, Samuel, Son Evison & Barter
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Food & tobacco processing
Food canning & bottling
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Other food distribution
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Beverage production
Tea & coffee processing
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Wine, spirit, beer, etc, distribution
Notes:
Traced origins to 1747 when established by Samuel Hanson as a dried fruits merchant at Botolph Lane, City of London. Succeeded by his son, who broadened the product range, and became known as Samuel Hanson & Son. 1856 acquired Batger & Co followed in 1871 by Jones Evison & Co, wholesale grocers, when renamed Samuel Hanson Son Evison & Barter, dealers in fruit, tea, coffee, spice and wine. Reverted to Samuel Hanson & Son in 1889. Processed tea and coffee and in 1934 started fruit canning. Incorporated 1932 and converted to a public company 1935
Publications:
- Hansons of Eastcheap. The story of the house of Samuel Hanson & Son Ltd by Godwin, George
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Hanson, Samuel
- Batger & Co
- Jones Evison & Co
- Hanson, Samuel, Son Evison & Barter
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Food & tobacco processing Food canning & bottling
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Other food distribution
- Beverage production Tea & coffee processing
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Wine, spirit, beer, etc, distribution
Notes:
Traced origins to 1747 when established by Samuel Hanson as a dried fruits merchant at Botolph Lane, City of London. Succeeded by his son, who broadened the product range, and became known as Samuel Hanson & Son. 1856 acquired Batger & Co followed in 1871 by Jones Evison & Co, wholesale grocers, when renamed Samuel Hanson Son Evison & Barter, dealers in fruit, tea, coffee, spice and wine. Reverted to Samuel Hanson & Son in 1889. Processed tea and coffee and in 1934 started fruit canning. Incorporated 1932 and converted to a public company 1935Publications:
- Hansons of Eastcheap. The story of the house of Samuel Hanson & Son Ltd by Godwin, George