Hovenden, R, & Sons Ltd

Sectors:

  • Business services Hairdressing, skincare, etc, services
  • Chemical production Perfumes, cosmetics & toilet goods production

Notes:

Traced origins to 1811 when owned by a Mr Churcher. Subsequently acquired by Robert Hovenden, 1803-72, when wholesale perfumerer, making oils for men's hair, at Finsbury, central London. The business was subsequently acquired by Robert Hovenden, 1830-1908, who grew it so that it was not only a maker of perfumes but also was a hairdresser of men / barber. By 1873 operating four shops in City and West End. Sometime incorporated as R Hovenden & Sons Ltd [2024]

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