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D5660 - D Marsden and Son Ltd of Wirksworth, ironmongers and agricultural engineers - 1913-1978
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D5660
Title
D Marsden and Son Ltd of Wirksworth, ironmongers and agricultural engineers
Date
1913-1978
Extent
3 boxes, 10 volumes
Level
Fonds
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator
D Marsden and Son Ltd of Wirksworth, ironmongers and agricultural engineers
Administrative History
The company was established in 1764 as a family firm of braziers and tinners. Henry Marsden is listed in trade directories from the 1840s to the 1860s. By the 1880s the firm was known as Daniel Marsden and Son. In the 20th century it was based in the Market Place in Wirksworth and had clients predominantly based in the Wirksworth, Matlock and Belper areas
Custodial History
These documents were deposited at Elvaston Castle Country Park and Estate Museum in 1992 and transferred to Derbyshire Record Office in February 2002
Organisation Sub-Type
Engineering and Heavy Industry
Blacksmiths/metalworkers/ironmongers
Term
Business
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Place (click for further details)
Type
Wirksworth
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