Askew, James, & Son Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Askew Library Services
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, North West, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - retailing
Book & other publications retailing
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Business services
Education materials supply services
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Business services
Library & related services
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Publishing & printing
Other publishing
Notes:
Traces origins to 1873 when established at Preston by James Askew, d1928, as a bookseller and occasionally as a publisher. He had formerly been a 'book canvasser'. In 1890s started to specialise in supply of bibles and book prizes to Sunday schools. Incorporated 1936. Broadened business to supply of books and services to wide range of libraries and institutions, eg British Council in 1985. Continues as Askew Library Services
Publications:
- A Peep at One of Britain's Largest Book Warehouses by Unknown
- Library Book Supply Today by Unknown
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Askew Library Services
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, North West, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Book & other publications retailing
- Business services Education materials supply services
- Business services Library & related services
- Publishing & printing Other publishing
Notes:
Traces origins to 1873 when established at Preston by James Askew, d1928, as a bookseller and occasionally as a publisher. He had formerly been a 'book canvasser'. In 1890s started to specialise in supply of bibles and book prizes to Sunday schools. Incorporated 1936. Broadened business to supply of books and services to wide range of libraries and institutions, eg British Council in 1985. Continues as Askew Library ServicesPublications:
- A Peep at One of Britain's Largest Book Warehouses by Unknown
- Library Book Supply Today by Unknown