John Broadbent and Son
of Parkwood Mills, Longwood, Huddersfield.
Woollen Merchants and Manufacturers.
Established about 1796 by John Broadbent (grandfather of present partners). Succeeded by (1) John Broadbent, Joseph Broadbent, and James Broadbent (sons); (2) John Broadbent and Butterworth Broadbent (son).
1914 Woollen Merchants and Manufacturers, Parkwood Mills, Longwood, Huddersfield. Present Principals: Benjamin Broadbent, M.A., J.P., and Arthur Broadbent. Premises: Large Warehouse at Parkwood Mills. Branch: Manchester. Specialities: All class of goods for Tailoring and Wholesale Clothing Trades. Specialists in Dyeing and Finishing of Worsted and Serges. Patent: For the purification of trade waste waters at a profit.
Photo of part of Parkwood Mills here [1]