Saunders and Biss
of 172 Sidwell Street, Exeter
Founded by George Edward Saunders
1902 Messrs. Saunders and Biss, horticultural builders and heating engineers, exhibited examples their well-known zinc bar dry glazing without putty, which has become popular with nurserymen and those having the care glass houses throughout the country.[1]
1905 Saunders and Biss, 68 to 72. Howell-road. Exeter.[2]
1913 Saunders and Biss, 68 to 72. Howell-road, horticultural builders and hot water engineers. Fire at premises.[3]
1915 Saunders and Biss, 172, Sidwell-street, Exeter.[4]
1917 'An old bell, reputed to date back well over century, has been presented to the St. Nicholas Priory by Messrs. Saunders and Biss, Exeter. It was for many years in the yard of their premises at 68-72, Howell Road and was used as a "call" tor the employees. When the firm moved to 172, it was taken there and again used for the same purpose'[5]
1918 Engineers - Hot Water and Sanitary
1936 Death of founder George Edward Saunders
1938 Last reference noted to the company.[6]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Monday 07 July 1902
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 08 July 1905
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Wednesday 01 January 1913
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Monday 08 March 1915
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Saturday 13 January 1917
- ↑ Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 01 July 1938