Pumphrey of Thornaby
W. and M. Pumphrey, sugar millers, almond processors and preserve makers, of Thornaby-on-Tees.
- 1877 Company formed.
- Well known for introducing new working conditions which later became universal: paid holidays, rest breaks with refreshments, 5 day week, personal employer-employee relationship.
See Also
Sources of Information
- History of Thornaby, by Ottaway and Appleby.