| Administrative History | Matthew Wright appears in Kelly's Directory of 1891 as a coal dealer at 23 Russell Street, Long Eaton. There is the same entry in each edition of Kelly's until 1936, when it is described as being Matthew Wright, coal merchant, proprietor G. Wright. In the account books, the business is named Matthew Wright and Co Ltd. |
| Custodial History | Donated via Erewash Museum Service in February 2000. |