Benson, George
Other Business Names:
- Benson, Thomas
- Benson, Richard
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
- Norwich, Norfolk, Norfolk, East of England, England
Sectors:
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Musical instruments production inc pianos & organs
Notes:
Traced origins to c1881 when established in Manchester by George Benson, 1861-1917, and his cousin, Thomas, 1859-1935. Always traded as George Benson. Both had formerly worked for the former's brother, Richard, 1849-1922, organ builder in Dublin and, later, Norwich. Built, serviced and tuned organs, mostly in churches and chapels, especially in south Lancashire. At busiest 1900-07 and thereafter in decline. Business wound up following George's death in 1917 when tuning contracts sold to Harrison & Harrison
Publications:
- Benson Organ Builders of Dublin, Manchester and Norwich by Morgan, William
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Benson, Thomas
- Benson, Richard
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
- Norwich, Norfolk, Norfolk, East of England, England
Sectors:
- Luxury / consumer goods production Musical instruments production inc pianos & organs
Notes:
Traced origins to c1881 when established in Manchester by George Benson, 1861-1917, and his cousin, Thomas, 1859-1935. Always traded as George Benson. Both had formerly worked for the former's brother, Richard, 1849-1922, organ builder in Dublin and, later, Norwich. Built, serviced and tuned organs, mostly in churches and chapels, especially in south Lancashire. At busiest 1900-07 and thereafter in decline. Business wound up following George's death in 1917 when tuning contracts sold to Harrison & HarrisonPublications:
- Benson Organ Builders of Dublin, Manchester and Norwich by Morgan, William