Rathbone Brothers
Other Business Names:
- Rathbone, William
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- China
- Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, England
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- New York NY, United States
Sectors:
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Merchanting & trade, international & inland
General trading & trade
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Financial services
Investment management services inc investment trusts, unit trust, pension funds, etc
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Financial services
Merchant & investment banking services
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Merchanting & trade, international & inland
Raw cotton trading & trade
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Raw textiles distribution
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Transport services
Shipping services - long distance, inc ship ownership & management
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Merchanting & trade, international & inland
Tea & coffee trading & trade
Notes:
Traces origins to William Rathbone, 1726-89, who established c1742 a merchanting business in Liverpool. Later also shipowners until 1889. From 1770s dealt in cotton and became major participants in the North Atlantic cotton trade in 19th century. Also important in China trade and tea importing. In 19th century very important international merchants and financiers of international trade. In 20th century emerged as a financial services business focusing on asset management and banking for private clients.
Publications:
- Business in Two Continents, 1845-73 by Marriner, Sheila
- From Wheels to Wings. The story of William and Elizabeth Rathbone and their descendants by Rathbone, George M
- Rathbone Brothers. From merchant to banker, 1742-1992 by Nottingham, Lucie
- Rathbones of Liverpool, 1845-1873 by Marriner, Sheila
- Records of the Rathbone Family by Rathbone, Emily A (ed)
- Robert Owen in Liverpool by Murphy, James
- Sketch of Family History during Four Generations. Compiled from old letters and papers and rough notes written by William Rathbone (6) for the use of his children by Rathbone, William
- Story of the Rathbones since 1742 by Lascelles, David
- William Rathbone. A memoir by Rathbone, Eleanor F
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Rathbone, William
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- China
- Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, England
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- New York NY, United States
Sectors:
- Merchanting & trade, international & inland General trading & trade
- Financial services Investment management services inc investment trusts, unit trust, pension funds, etc
- Financial services Merchant & investment banking services
- Merchanting & trade, international & inland Raw cotton trading & trade
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Raw textiles distribution
- Transport services Shipping services - long distance, inc ship ownership & management
- Merchanting & trade, international & inland Tea & coffee trading & trade
Notes:
Traces origins to William Rathbone, 1726-89, who established c1742 a merchanting business in Liverpool. Later also shipowners until 1889. From 1770s dealt in cotton and became major participants in the North Atlantic cotton trade in 19th century. Also important in China trade and tea importing. In 19th century very important international merchants and financiers of international trade. In 20th century emerged as a financial services business focusing on asset management and banking for private clients.Publications:
- Business in Two Continents, 1845-73 by Marriner, Sheila
- From Wheels to Wings. The story of William and Elizabeth Rathbone and their descendants by Rathbone, George M
- Rathbone Brothers. From merchant to banker, 1742-1992 by Nottingham, Lucie
- Rathbones of Liverpool, 1845-1873 by Marriner, Sheila
- Records of the Rathbone Family by Rathbone, Emily A (ed)
- Robert Owen in Liverpool by Murphy, James
- Sketch of Family History during Four Generations. Compiled from old letters and papers and rough notes written by William Rathbone (6) for the use of his children by Rathbone, William
- Story of the Rathbones since 1742 by Lascelles, David
- William Rathbone. A memoir by Rathbone, Eleanor F