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Burton-on-Trent
Iron Merchants.
Established in 1732 by Thomas Thornewill.
1907 John Thornewill and Son Limited was registered as a private company, with capital of £12,000, to carry on the business of iron and hardware merchants.[1]
1914 Business: Iron Merchants. Specialities: Bars, Plates, Sheets, Joists, Coach Builders' Iron and Woodwork.
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