Felkin, William
Other Business Names:
- Heathcoat, John
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Nottingham, City of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
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Textile production
Lace production
Notes:
William Felkin, 1795-1874, was early on associated with John Heathcoat, leading net and lace manufacturer, in London and Tiverton. From 1826 acted as Heathcoat's agent at Nottingham and from 1832 was a commission agent on his own account, buying up, finishing and marketing lace. Soon a lace and hosiery manufacturer, later on a factory basis. Insolvent 1865
Publications:
- Life of William Felkin of Nottingham, 1795-1874 by Chapman, Stanley D
- Memoirs of two eighteenth century framework knitters by Chapman, Stanley D
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Heathcoat, John
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Nottingham, City of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Textile production Lace production
Notes:
William Felkin, 1795-1874, was early on associated with John Heathcoat, leading net and lace manufacturer, in London and Tiverton. From 1826 acted as Heathcoat's agent at Nottingham and from 1832 was a commission agent on his own account, buying up, finishing and marketing lace. Soon a lace and hosiery manufacturer, later on a factory basis. Insolvent 1865Publications:
- Life of William Felkin of Nottingham, 1795-1874 by Chapman, Stanley D
- Memoirs of two eighteenth century framework knitters by Chapman, Stanley D