Hughes, Robert

Sectors:

  • Distribution - retailing Clock & watch retailing
  • Luxury / consumer goods production Clock, watch & chronometer making

Notes:

Robert Hughes, 1838-1895, was originally a clock seller and repairer at Rhosymedre. 1872 moved to Llangollen where he started watchmaking. By 1895 had 20 employees, a workshop and shops at Wrexham and Llangollen. Business inherited by his sons and ceased watchmaking in 1905. Llangollen shop continued to 1960s

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