Edward and James Richardson



Long established business in the area by Richardsons
1863 Opened a purpose built tannery at Low Elswick covering three acres and employing 180 persons
1969 Taken over by Barrow, Hepburn and Gale
1971 Site closed
See Also
Sources of Information
- Lost Industries of the Tyne by Alan Morgan, Ken Smith and Tom Yellowley. Published 2013. ISBN 978 1 85795 216 2