F. Ball and Co
of London, SE, Leather Dye and Stain Manufacturer (1921)
of London SW17 and of Leek, Staffs (1955)
See Francis Ball, his son Walter James Ball and his son Francis Charles Ball
c.1880 Business established by Francis Ball, writing ink maker.
c.1900 Leather dye maker
1915 Dissolution of the Partnership between Charles William Collis and Walter James Ball, carrying on business as Curriers, Ink Manufacturers, at 41, Lower Kennington-lane, Newington Butts, London, S.E., under the style or firm of "F. BALL AND CO." All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Walter James Ball who will carry on the business[1]
1941 The business was moved to Leek
1971 Manufacturers of 'Styccobond' adhesives and floor smoothing compounds.[2]
1989 A local councillor was planning her own factfinding tour of the town's three main chemical-linked factories — Croda and F. Ball at Barnfields and Leek Chemicals on Macclesfield Road[3]
1991 F. Ball and Co. Ltd., we are the U.K.'s leading manufacturer of adhesives and related products for the decorative floor covering Industry.[4]
1995 The M.D. is E. G. Palmer.[5]