Arthur Brooke (1845-1918)
From Graces Guide
1845 Arthur Brooke was born at 6 George Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire [1], son of Charles Brooke, a tea dealer[2]
1869 He opened his first tea shop in Manchester.
1871 Charles Brooke 56, tea dealer, lived in Longsight, Manchester, with Arthur Brooke 25, tea dealer, Bertha Brooke 20[3]
Arthur Brooke chose the name Brooke Bond simply because it sounded pleasing to his ears. Encouraged by the success of this shop, he opened further shops in Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford, London and Scotland.
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