Unwin, W J, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Unwin, James
- Unwin, William
- Unwin Seeds Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Histon, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, East of England, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - retailing
Mail order & catalogue retailing
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Agriculture & fishing
Seed growing & breeding
Notes:
Traces origins to James Unwin, market gardener at Histon. In 1903 his son, William, d1947, established a seed business. Soon sold direct to public and developed into a leading supplier. Incorporated as W J Unwin Ltd in 1929. Continues in 2010 as Unwin Seeds Ltd
Publications:
- Unwins Century, 1903-2003 by Hambidge, Colin
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Unwin, James
- Unwin, William
- Unwin Seeds Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Histon, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, East of England, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Mail order & catalogue retailing
- Agriculture & fishing Seed growing & breeding
Notes:
Traces origins to James Unwin, market gardener at Histon. In 1903 his son, William, d1947, established a seed business. Soon sold direct to public and developed into a leading supplier. Incorporated as W J Unwin Ltd in 1929. Continues in 2010 as Unwin Seeds LtdPublications:
- Unwins Century, 1903-2003 by Hambidge, Colin