Harris, Joseph, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Varney, John
- Johnson Group
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, England
Sectors:
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Business services
Laundry, dry cleaning, etc, services
Notes:
Traced origins to 1780 when established by John Varney, a dyer at Birmingham. From 1855 known as Joseph Harris. By 1911 had 15 branches, the number growing to 40 by 1930. Incorporated 1929. 1957 acquired by Johnson Group but retained identity
Publications:
- 200 Years of Harris Cleaning, 1780-1980 by Clay, Ewart W
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Varney, John
- Johnson Group
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Business services Laundry, dry cleaning, etc, services
Notes:
Traced origins to 1780 when established by John Varney, a dyer at Birmingham. From 1855 known as Joseph Harris. By 1911 had 15 branches, the number growing to 40 by 1930. Incorporated 1929. 1957 acquired by Johnson Group but retained identityPublications:
- 200 Years of Harris Cleaning, 1780-1980 by Clay, Ewart W