Downing and Hollins
Richard Downing and, presumably, Thomas Hollins, of 26 Queen Street, Deansgate, Manchester
1825 Listed as a brass founders braziers, coppersmiths, fire engine, &c. mfrs.[1]
1828 Listed as makers of Fire, garden and beer engines (i.e. pumps)
1827 Advertisement: 'MESSRS. DOWNING AND HOLLINS, BRAZIERS, COPPERSMITHS, BRASS FOUNDERS, and CIVIL ENGINEERS, 26, Queen-street, Manchester, MOST respectfully beg leave to return their sincere thanks to the Public of Manchester and its vicinity, for the very liberal support they have received for the last four years, and in doing so wish to inform them that they have on hand, and are making a very superior article in FIRE, BEER, and GARDEN ENGINES, SODA WATER MACHINES, SPIRIT FOUNTAINS, LIFT or FORCE PUMPS, WATER-CLOSETS, and BRASS COCKS, of every description and size—Manufacturers of Plumbers' Brass Work, with all kinds of Gas Work, and Fitters-up of every article of ornamental Brass Work.
N. B. Old Fancy Brass Work cleaned, lacquered, and repaired.' [2]
1829 'New Fire Engine - On Monday last, a new and powerful fire engine, on an entirely new principle, for the use of this town, made by .Messrs. Downing and Hollins, of Manchester, was tried at Messrs Fielden and Co.'s large factory, in the presence of the Police Trustees, who expressed their entire satisfaction of its superior power of throwing water with very great force to a considerable distance. The Manchester Norwich, and Yorkshire Insurance Companies have liberally contributed towards the expense of this new engine. It is furnished with patent riveted hose pipes, made by Mr. Thomas Hollins, of Salford, and we believe the most perfect in this part of the country, as they are not so liable to burst as the pipes made on the old plan. We understand all the engines which Messrs. Downing and Hollings have made, give satisfaction. Blackburn Mail.'[3]
1832 Listed as one of thirteen authorised 'Gas Tubers', liscensed by the Board of Gas Directors (Manchester Gas Works) to fit up shops, &c., with tubing. Address: Lower Mosley Street[4]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ 'History, Directory, and Gazeteer of the County of Lancaster', Vol 2, by Edward Baines and W. Parson
- ↑ Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser, 19th May 1827
- ↑ Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser, 4th July 1829
- ↑ Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser, 14th April 1832