Crane, William
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Textile yarn, cloth, etc, distribution
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William Crane, 1723-1807, was a Manchester based linen yarn merchant from 1740s. His business prospered in mid 18th century as the linen industry grew but was in decline in late century. Crane is remembered only on account of the survival of his correspondence and not because his business was exceptional
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Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Textile yarn, cloth, etc, distribution