Richard Hayward & Sons Ltd, Canvas and Twine Manufacturers and Merchants, Merriot, Somerset

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  • Reference
    • GB 254 MS 24/26
  • Former Reference
    • GB 254 MS 72
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1804-1976
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 0.4 linear metres

Scope and Content

Minute books, 1929-1976; Combined share registers, 1931-1948; Accounting and Financial records, 1804-1972; Marketing/Pr records, 1882-1883

Administrative / Biographical History

The firm was established in 1789 and became a subsidiary of Baxter Brothers & Co Ltd, Dundee, in 1929, who in turn became a subsidiary of Low & Bonar PLC. Its affairs were wound up in 1974.

Access Information

Open for consultation subject to preservation requirements. Access must also conform to the restrictions of the Data Protection Act (2018), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018) and any other relevant legislation or restrictions. Clinical information is closed for 100 years.

Acquisition Information

The records were deposited by Low & Bonar Group Ltd in 1978 and 2001

Note

The firm was established in 1789 and became a subsidiary of Baxter Brothers & Co Ltd, Dundee, in 1929, who in turn became a subsidiary of Low & Bonar PLC. Its affairs were wound up in 1974.

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

The records are on paper. May require conservation

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Gary Smith, July 2006

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction is available subject to preservation requirements. Charges may be made for this service, and copyright and other restrictions may apply; please check with the Duty Archivist.

Accruals

Not expected

Additional Information

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