Fisher, Harry, & Co
Other Business Names:
- Fisher, Harry
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc
Metal, iron & steel, distribution inc metal stockholders
Notes:
Traced origins to 1890 when Harry Fisher, 1849-1924, gave up his role as commercial traveller for Burys & Co Ltd, a major Sheffield steel business, to set up his own business. This was as a factor operating as an intermediary between producers of steel and customers for it. Emerged as a successful business and Harry Fisher became a leading figure in Sheffield's business, political and social life. Retired 1909
Publications:
- Voracious Kingfisher. Harry Fisher & Co and the Sheffield factoring and hire work trade, 1890-1909 by Higgins, David, & Geoffrey Tweedale
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Fisher, Harry
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire & the Humber, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Metal, iron & steel, distribution inc metal stockholders
Notes:
Traced origins to 1890 when Harry Fisher, 1849-1924, gave up his role as commercial traveller for Burys & Co Ltd, a major Sheffield steel business, to set up his own business. This was as a factor operating as an intermediary between producers of steel and customers for it. Emerged as a successful business and Harry Fisher became a leading figure in Sheffield's business, political and social life. Retired 1909Publications:
- Voracious Kingfisher. Harry Fisher & Co and the Sheffield factoring and hire work trade, 1890-1909 by Higgins, David, & Geoffrey Tweedale