Joseph Taylor and Co (Radcliffe)
of Irwell Preserve Works, Mill Street, Radcliffe, Lancs.
Importers and Manufacturers of Lemon, Citron, and Orange Peels, Fruit Preservers, Manufacturing Confectioners, Wholesale Druggists, &c.,
Established in 1855 by Joseph Taylor (d. 1882).
Continued in 1882 by William Bowker (nephew (died) July, 1911) as Joseph Taylor & Co.
Incorporated as a Limited Company in 1896.
1914 Directors: James Skinner Bowker (Managing Director), William Nixon, Robert Taylor Bowker. A portion of the Works are erected on the site of the old Cawdaw Hall, long a striking landmark in Mill Street. Premises: Extensive, covering 5,000 sq. yds. Stag: 250; July and August, 350. Branch: Bolton, Bank Street. Specialities: High-class Fruit Preserves, Bottled Fruits, Caramel Toffees, Candied Peels, Jellies, Mince Meat, Boiled Sugars.