William Marples & Sons Ltd
According to the firm’s catalogues, it was established in 1828. William Marples (1809-1877) was listed after 1833 as a joiner’s tool and skate manufacturer in Broomhall Street. He was the son of William, a joiner’s tool maker (and victualler) – originally from Baslow – and his wife, Mary. William Jun. partnered his cousin, Robert Marples (1807-1862). The latter was the son of Robert Marples (1772-1839), a joiner, who later operated the Stag’s Head in Sharrow (a pub which passed to the fath....
