Wormersley, Robert, & Son Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Wormersley, Robert
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
- Stepney, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Stockwell, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Chemical production
Basic chemicals production
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Chemicals distribution inc drysalting
Notes:
Traced origins to 1797 when established by Robert Wormersley, 1743-1821, a Quaker. Initially a grocer at Sheffield and later a linen draper at Westminster when he opened a dyehouse at Stockwell. By 1800 described as drysalters at Whitechapel. 1815 opened an acid factory at Bow. 1824 described as acqua fortis manufacturers. c1840s renamed Robert Wormersley & Son. Continuing in 1950s when known as drysalters
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Other Business Names:
- Wormersley, Robert
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
- Stepney, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
- Stockwell, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Chemical production Basic chemicals production
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Chemicals distribution inc drysalting