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C.W.S.

C.W.S.

The Co-operative Wholesale Society (CWS) began in Manchester. It was a pioneer in improving working conditions for its employees. The name was changed to the Co-operative Group in 2001.

Group, Commerce

1 memorial
Dairy Supply Company Limited

Dairy Supply Company Limited

Establihsed by George Barham in the late 19th century to sell milk-related things, such as the milk churns which Barham had invented.

Group, Commerce, Food & Drink

3 memorials
A. Dashwood

A. Dashwood

Worked for the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society. Was on the building committee for the Bostall Estate in 1900.

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Councillor Henry E. Davenport

Councillor Henry E. Davenport

Mayor of Hackney 1912-13. Member of the Metropolitan Water Board. From the Vinyl Factory, referring to a large, low building stretching from Fouldon Road to the back of the Ambassador BP service s...

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Thomas Davies

Thomas Davies

The bookseller and author who, in 1763, introduced Dr Samuel Johnson to James Boswell at his house in Russell Street. He took to bookselling after failing as an actor.

Person, Commerce, Scotland

1 memorial
Walter T. Davis

Walter T. Davis

Worked for the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society. Was on the building committee for the Abbey Wood branch in 1912. The Royal Collection Trust hold "The History of the Royal Arsenal Co-operative S...

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Rose Dean (Rose Connell)

Rose Dean (Rose Connell)

Flower seller.  Connell was her married name.

Person, Commerce

1 memorial
A. Deans

A. Deans

Worked for the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society. Was on the building committee for the Bostall Estate in 1900.

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
De Beers

De Beers

Diamond miners and traders. Although the company was founded by Cecil Rhodes, the name is derived from two Dutch brothers, Diederik Arnoldus and Johannes Nicolaas De Beer. 

Group, Commerce, South Africa

1 memorial
Joseph Cayetano de Genernales

Joseph Cayetano de Genernales

Spanish merchant, husband of Elizabeth.

Person, Commerce, Spain

1 memorial
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