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Chadwick, James, & Brother Ltd

Other Business Names:

  • Chadwick, James
  • Chadwick, Robert
  • Phillips, J & N
  • Coats, J & P, Ltd
  • Eagley Mills

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Eagley, Bolton, Greater Manchester, North West, England
  • Lithuania
  • United States

Sectors:

  • Textile production Cotton textiles production inc spinning & weaving
  • Textile production Thread production, esp for sewing

Notes:

Traced origins to c1817-20 when a cotton mill at Eagley, dating to 1782, was acquired by James, d1830, and Robert Chadwick of Eccles. By 1824 referred to as James Chadwick & Brother, smallware manufacturers. 1830 mill acquired by J & N Phillips of Manchester and Tean but Chadwick name retained. Grew rapidly, especially in 1880s and 90s, turning Eagley into a significant settlement. 1891 incorporated as James Chadwick & Brother Ltd. 1896, when a major sewing thread manufacturer with interests also at Connecticut and Lithuania. Acquired along with other businesses by J & P Coats Ltd. Mills continued in operation until late 20th century

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