Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Crewdson and Grierson

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of Walmer Bridge Mill, Preston

1887 Crewdson and Grierson, of Walmer Bridge.[1]

1891 Directory (Preston): Listed as Cotton spinners and manufacturers. Walmer Bridge Mill, Preston, Little Hoole; 664 looms, plain goods.

1902 James William Rigby, manager for Messrs. Crewdson and Grierson. Walmer Bridge.[2]

1905 At Walmer Bridge, near Preston, new weaving shed to accommodate 100 looms is being erected for Messrs. Crewdson and Grierson.[3]

1905 J. W. Rigby, Manager, Walmer Bridge Mill.[4]

1916 Death of Charles Edward Grierson, partner.

1923 Death of Theodore Crewdson, partner.

1933 Reduction in capital due to depression in trade.[5]

1934 Company voluntarily wound up.[6]

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Sources of Information

  1. Preston Herald - Saturday 02 July 1887
  2. Lancashire Evening Post - Tuesday 08 July 1902
  3. Manchester Courier - Monday 17 April 1905
  4. Totnes Weekly Times - Saturday 06 May 1905
  5. Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 01 May 1933
  6. Lancashire Evening Post - Friday 02 November 1934