Thomas Gillibrand and Sons
1836 Established by Thomas Gillibrand.
1884 Partnership change. '... the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned, Frederick James Gillibrand, Robert Thomas Gillibrand, and John William Gillibrand, all of Over Darwen, in the county of Lancaster, Cotton Manufacturers, trading as Thomas Gillibrand, was this day dissolved by mutual consent. And that all debts due and owing by or to the said firm will be paid and received by the said Robert Thomas Gillibrand and John William Gillibrand, by whom the business will in future be carried on...'[1]
1891 Directory (Darwen): Listed as cotton spinners and manufacturers. Hollin Grove Mill, Darwen; 1,270 looms, handkerchiefs (coloured and plain bordered), brocades, brilliantes, fancy stripes and checks, jacconettes, cambrics and shirtings.[2]
1914 Fancy Cotton Manufacturers, Hollin Grove Mill, Darwen, Lancs. Premises: Very extensive, equipped with up-to-date appliances; 1500 looms. Staff: 596. Branch: 14, Marble Street, Manchester. Specialities: Brocades and Fancy Cloths.
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:6 May 1884 Issue:25350 Page:2050
- ↑ [[1891 Cotton Mills in Darwen