Harris, C & T, (Calne) Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Harris, John
- Harris, Henry
- Harris, Charles, & Co
- Harris, Thomas, & Co
- Marsh & Baxter
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Calne, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, South West, England
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Food & tobacco processing
Meat processing
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Traced origins to John Harris, d1791, a butcher at Calne. Two of his sons developed independent businesses, John in High Street and Henry in Butcher's Row. By around 1880 these were known as Charles Harris & Co and Thomas Harris & Sons. Amalgamated in 1888 as C & T Harris & Co. By 1889 had c230 employees processing meat to produce bacon, sausages and lard. This output extended to cooked and tinned meats by early 20th century. By 1957 had 2,000+ employees. Sometime acquired by Marsh & Baxter
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Other Business Names:
- Harris, John
- Harris, Henry
- Harris, Charles, & Co
- Harris, Thomas, & Co
- Marsh & Baxter
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Calne, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, South West, England
Sectors:
- Food & tobacco processing Meat processing