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1757 Thomas Cottrell and Joseph Jackson were in business together as type founders
1759 The partnership ended; Cottrell established his own foundry in Nevil's Court
1785 Cottrell left the business
1794 Robert Thorne established business in Fann Court
1820 Thorne's foundry was acquired by William Thorowgood
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