Atkins Brothers (Hosiery) Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Atkins, Robert
- Atkins Brothers (Hinckley) Ltd
- Atkins, Ernest C
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Hinckley, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
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Wearing apparel & footwear production
Hosiery & knitwear production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1722 when established by Robert Atkins as a framework knitting business. From mid 19th century known as Atkins Brothers when making hosiery and knitwear. 1929 incorporated as Atkins Brothers (Hinckley) Ltd. Expanded rapidly in the early 20th century under leadership of Ernest C Atkins. Converted to public company 1950 as Atkins Brothers (Hosiery) Ltd. Latterly made stockings, underwear, outerwear, etc, and had branch factories in the Hinckley area
Publications:
- Atkins of Hinckley, 1722-1972 by Atkins, J S
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Atkins, Robert
- Atkins Brothers (Hinckley) Ltd
- Atkins, Ernest C
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Hinckley, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Wearing apparel & footwear production Hosiery & knitwear production
Notes:
Traced origins to 1722 when established by Robert Atkins as a framework knitting business. From mid 19th century known as Atkins Brothers when making hosiery and knitwear. 1929 incorporated as Atkins Brothers (Hinckley) Ltd. Expanded rapidly in the early 20th century under leadership of Ernest C Atkins. Converted to public company 1950 as Atkins Brothers (Hosiery) Ltd. Latterly made stockings, underwear, outerwear, etc, and had branch factories in the Hinckley areaPublications:
- Atkins of Hinckley, 1722-1972 by Atkins, J S