William Thorowgood
From Graces Guide
1820 William Thorowgood became established in the type face business when he purchased Thorne's Foundry in Fann Street
1828 Edmund Fry tried to dispose of his type face business, Edmund Fry and Son. It was purchased by William Thorowgood of Fann Street and the stock removed in 1829.
Thorowgood became Letter Founder to His Majesty.
1838 The business became Thorowgood and Besley
1849 The business became Robert Besley and Co
1861 Charles Reed set up business in Fann St., which became Reed and Fox
1877 The business was renamed Sir Charles Reed and Sons
1894 Incorporated as a limited company
1905 Merger with Stephenson, Blake and Co as Stephenson, Blake and Co and Sir Charles Reed and Sons
1914 Name changed to Stephenson, Blake and Co
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Sources of Information
- Type Archive [1]