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Searle, H.J. & Son Ltd, Berkeley Upholstery (1857-1933)

Searle, H.J. & Son Ltd, Berkeley Upholstery

London; upholsterers (fl.1857-1933)

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Graham Gadd Archive. © National Museums Scotland

A letter (above) dated 1933 for Berkeley Upholstery, sole manufacturer H.J. Searle & Son Ltd, is included in the Graham Gadd Archive (NMS).  

This document gives the business addresses of 70, 72, 74, 76 & 78 Old Kent Road (head office and showrooms) with Old Kent Road (factories and warehouse), also 133 Victoria Street, Westminster (West End showrooms). Branches at 85 New Street, Birmingham; 27 Turner Street, Manchester; The Arcade, High Street and London Road, Croydon and The Parade, High Street, Watford. The business, probably H.J. Searle & Son Ltd, was established in 1857.

Source: Graham Gadd Archive (NMS).