| Administrative History | The firm of Rowbottom & Co. in Alfreton was established by Samuel Rowbottom (born 1820, Breadsall) before 1851. At the time of the 1841 census Samuel was living at 1 St Mary's Gate, Derby with William Rowbottom (possibly his brother), both are working as a stationers. After Samuel moved to Alfreton, William continued to operate a printer's and stationer's business in Derby. |
| Custodial History | These records were deposited in Derbyshire Record Office between August and December 1971. |