William Hooton
of Continental Works, Great Eastern Street, Nottingham
formerly Hooton and Moore. See also Jardine and Hooton
1870 Company established. See William Hooton (1838-1899) and his son William Arthur Hooton
1884 Advertising a 'Levers Machine' on view before it goes abroad.[1]
1908 Mentioned as Messrs. W. Hooton and Co., Great Eastern-street, Nottingham.[2]
1914 Lace machine builder. Specialities: lace machines and every accessory required for a lace manufacturer's plant. Employees 400. [3]
1914 'Lace Machine Builder, Continental Works, Great Eastern Street, Nottingham. Established in 1870 by William Hooton (d. 1899). Present Principal: William Arthur Hooton (son). Staff: 400 (men). Specialities: Lace Machines, and every accessory required for a lace manufacturer's plant'
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ Nottingham Journal - Friday 07 November 1884
- ↑ Nottingham Journal - Tuesday 22 September 1908
- ↑ 1914 Whitakers Red Book