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James Richardson and Co
From Graces Guide
of Nether Mills, East Street, Leeds, Manufacturing Chemists, Dyewood Cutters and Importers
Established prior to 1850 by Thomas Richardson at Mabgate Mills, Leeds, and Waterloo Mills, Hunslet.
1861 Continued by James Richardson and Charles Richardson, as Richardson Brothers
Continued by James Richardson and J. S. Parkinson, as James Richardson & Co., to 1870
1870 James Richardson
1900 James Richardson and Co
1914 Principals Mrs. Richardson (widow of James Richardson) and William Richardson (son).