Wolsey
From Graces Guide
of Leicester
- 1707 Henry Wood was born in Leicester.
- 1730s Henry Wood started producing hoisery.
- 1748 Partnership formed with Job Middleton, and then joined by John Wightman.
- 1755 The partnership ended.
- 1768 Henry Wood died and the business was carried on by his widow Ann.
- 1842 Robert Walker became a partner in the business with Richard Wood, Henry's grandson.
- 1849 The firm was renamed Robert Walker and Co.
- 1883 Robert Walker died, by this time the business had become the largest hoisery company in the region.
- 1920 After a merger, the company was renamed Wolsey Ltd, and produced sportswear and knitted clothing.
- 1967 Company aquired by Courtaulds, a textile company.
- 2002 Company acquired by Matalan, a clothing retailer.
See Also
- [1] Wolsey Website
Sources of Information
- Trademarked. A History of Well-Known Brands - from Aertex to Wright's Coal Tar by David Newton. Pub: Sutton Publishing 2008 ISBN 978-0-7509-4590-5