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Battersby Hats of Stockport: An Illustrated History
Rupert Battersby
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Description for Battersby Hats of Stockport: An Illustrated History
Paperback. Rupert Battersby explores the fascinating history of Battersby Hats. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD1; HBTB; KNDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 306.
In 1863, Stockport warehouseman William John Battersby refused to change the date of his wedding, a decision that ultimately cost him his job. He could never have guessed that this would be a pivotal moment, not just in his life, but ultimately in the history of the British hat industry. Starting his own business in a rented building with just twenty-one employees, within twenty years he had a purpose-built factory bearing his name, which was to endure for over a century and export to every continent. A proud and industrious workforce helped the business prosper over generations ... Read more
In 1863, Stockport warehouseman William John Battersby refused to change the date of his wedding, a decision that ultimately cost him his job. He could never have guessed that this would be a pivotal moment, not just in his life, but ultimately in the history of the British hat industry. Starting his own business in a rented building with just twenty-one employees, within twenty years he had a purpose-built factory bearing his name, which was to endure for over a century and export to every continent. A proud and industrious workforce helped the business prosper over generations ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445663043
SKU
V9781445663043
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-37
About Rupert Battersby
Rupert Battersby is the great grandson of the founder of Battersby Hats, and son of the last Managing Director. A Manchester University languages graduate, he served in Cheshire Constabulary for twenty-eight years. Married with two grown up children, he divides his time between his dogs, horses and family history research.
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