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Records of S. Davis and Sons Ltd., hosiery manufacturers

Catalogue reference: DE 2544

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This record is about the Records of S. Davis and Sons Ltd., hosiery manufacturers dating from 1884 - 1948.

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Reference
DE 2544
Title
Records of S. Davis and Sons Ltd., hosiery manufacturers
Date
1884 - 1948
Held by
Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, Record Office for
Language
English
Creator(s)
<corpname>S Davis and Sons Ltd, Hinckley, Leicestershire, hosiery manufacturers</corpname>
Physical description
34 Files
Immediate source of acquisition

Deposited by Mr W.L. Davis, 16 August 1983.

Administrative / biographical background

The firm was established in Hinckley in 1852. The main factory was sited at New Buildings, Hinckley, with branches in Leicester, Derby, Burton-on-Trent and London. The company, which specialised in the manufacture of all classes of underwear and outerwear, now forms part of Klynton Davis Ltd.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/62d48cef-4a11-4056-8894-bac14c2e2a2d/

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Records of S. Davis and Sons Ltd., hosiery manufacturers