Burdon, Matthew & F. & G., Claypath, Durham, cm and furniture brokers (1827–37). Recorded as Burdon & Son in 1834. Notice in the Durham Advertiser, 16 January 1837 returning thanks to ‘their numerous Friends for the patronage so long & so extensively conferred on the late Firm of MATTHEW BURDON & SON, & to inform them & the Public that the Business will be further carried on under the Style & Firm of F. & G. BURDON, who will continue to keep on hand a large & fashionable assortment of NEW & SECOND-HAND FURNITURE & to furnish Houses for Hire at moderate rates.’ [D]