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Edward and James Richardson

From Graces Guide
July 1903. Elswick belts.
November 1903.
November 1903.

Around the start of the 19th century the business was established by the Richardsons.

1863 Opened a purpose built tannery at Low Elswick covering three acres and employing 180 persons

1969 Taken over by Barrow, Hepburn and Gale

1971 Site closed

See Also

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Sources of Information

  • Lost Industries of the Tyne by Alan Morgan, Ken Smith and Tom Yellowley. Published 2013. ISBN 978 1 85795 216 2
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