Thornton, Robert, & Sons (Dewsbury) Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Thornton, Robert
- Thornton & Ferrari,
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Dewsbury, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
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Recycling & waste management
Paper, textiles & other materials recycling exc metal
Notes:
Traced origins to 1860 when established by Robert Thornton, 1838-1904, to collect rags in Britain and Europe and auction them for woollen yarn making. Traded as Thornton & Ferrari, 1874-77. Incorporated 1948 as Robert Thornton & Sons (Dewsbury) Ltd
Publications:
- Story of Woollen Rag Sales, 1860-1960 by Unknown
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Thornton, Robert
- Thornton & Ferrari,
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Dewsbury, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
- Recycling & waste management Paper, textiles & other materials recycling exc metal
Notes:
Traced origins to 1860 when established by Robert Thornton, 1838-1904, to collect rags in Britain and Europe and auction them for woollen yarn making. Traded as Thornton & Ferrari, 1874-77. Incorporated 1948 as Robert Thornton & Sons (Dewsbury) LtdPublications:
- Story of Woollen Rag Sales, 1860-1960 by Unknown