Chapman, N H, & Co Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Chapman, Hedley
- Siesta
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Carlisle, Cumbria, Cumbria, North West, England
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, North East, England
- North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne & Wear, North East, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - retailing
Furniture, carpets, home furnishings, etc, retailing
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Wooden furniture production inc upholstery, mattress, mirror, etc
Notes:
Traces origins to 1847 when established as furniture makers at North Shields by Hedley Chapman, d1895. 1871 opened a furniture store in central Newcastle and emerged as a leader. Ceased furniture manufacture at North Shields in 1914-18. From 1920 used Siesta trademark. c1930s opened branch at Carlisle. Continues in 2014 in ownership and management of Chapman family
Publications:
- View from the Chair. A history of Chapmans' Siesta Furniture, 1847-1997 by Chapman, Robert H
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Chapman, Hedley
- Siesta
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Carlisle, Cumbria, Cumbria, North West, England
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, North East, England
- North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne & Wear, North East, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Furniture, carpets, home furnishings, etc, retailing
- Luxury / consumer goods production Wooden furniture production inc upholstery, mattress, mirror, etc
Notes:
Traces origins to 1847 when established as furniture makers at North Shields by Hedley Chapman, d1895. 1871 opened a furniture store in central Newcastle and emerged as a leader. Ceased furniture manufacture at North Shields in 1914-18. From 1920 used Siesta trademark. c1930s opened branch at Carlisle. Continues in 2014 in ownership and management of Chapman familyPublications:
- View from the Chair. A history of Chapmans' Siesta Furniture, 1847-1997 by Chapman, Robert H