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Timothy Whites was a British chain of dispensing chemist and houseware stores. | Timothy Whites was a British chain of dispensing chemist and houseware stores. | ||
The origin of Timothy Whites was a ships' chandlers and general store in Portsmouth, started | 1848 The origin of Timothy Whites was a ships' chandlers and general store in Portsmouth, started by [[Timothy White]]. White himself qualified as a pharmacist in 1869. | ||
By 1890, Whites was one of four British pharmacists with over ten branches. Whites sold hardware as well as that which was normally found at a retail chemist's. | By 1890, Whites was one of four British pharmacists with over ten branches. Whites sold hardware as well as that which was normally found at a retail chemist's. |
Revision as of 16:27, 5 February 2024
Timothy Whites was a British chain of dispensing chemist and houseware stores.
1848 The origin of Timothy Whites was a ships' chandlers and general store in Portsmouth, started by Timothy White. White himself qualified as a pharmacist in 1869.
By 1890, Whites was one of four British pharmacists with over ten branches. Whites sold hardware as well as that which was normally found at a retail chemist's.
In 1904 he had his company incorporated as Timothy Whites Ltd.
1935 Timothy Whites merged with Taylor's Drug Co to form Timothy Whites and Taylors