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1882 Gossamer Waterproofs | 1882 Gossamer Waterproofs | ||
1886 The company was registered on 29 July, as [[Waterloo House and Swan and Edgar]], to acquire the businesses of [[ | 1886 The company was registered on 29 July, as [[Waterloo House and Swan and Edgar]], to acquire the businesses of [[Hailing, Pearce and Stone]] and [[Swan and Edgar]], silk mercers. <ref>The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908</ref> | ||
1896 The name was changed as above. | 1896 The name was changed as above. | ||
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of 39 Regent Street, London
1837 Business established
1882 Gossamer Waterproofs
1886 The company was registered on 29 July, as Waterloo House and Swan and Edgar, to acquire the businesses of Hailing, Pearce and Stone and Swan and Edgar, silk mercers. [1]
1896 The name was changed as above.
1920 Acquired by Harrods; plan to demolish the building and rebuild[2]
1927 New company incorporated, Swan and Edgar (1927) Ltd, to acquire the old one[3]
1920s Debenhams acquired an interest in the company
See Also
Sources of Information
- The Times Feb. 7, 1928