Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 162,257 pages of information and 244,498 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.
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James Edward Platt (1856–1928) of Platt Brothers
1856 Born the son of John Platt
Took an active part in the family business.
1876 Became a member of the Manchester Royal Exchange
1890s Abandoned business in favour of sport, and acquired a villa at Cannes
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