George Oliver
From Graces Guide
George Oliver (1836-1896) started trading in the 1870s, owning and operating a chain of footwear shops. Company based in Leicester.
Born at Barrow upon Soar
1869 Opened a factory in Wolverhampton
1889 they had over 100 stores
George Oliver succeeded by brother Charles Oliver ( -1897) and then by George's son Charles Frederick Oliver (1868-1939). He, in turn was succeeded by his sons Frederick Ernest Oliver (1900-1994) and Claude Danolds Oliver (1904-1987).
1954 Company went public
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