Parker & Linley
A trade advertisement published in 1845 announced this firm as a merchant and manufacturer of table knives and forks, fine pen knives, razors and tools. It was based in Canada Place, Carver Street, and the partners were Arthur Linley (b. 1817) and George Bennet Parker. Arthur was the son of Thomas Linley, a spirit merchant, and his wife, Harriet. By 1849, the business address was Union Street, but the partnership was dissolved in that year.By 1852, Arthur Linley & Co was trading in Union Street. L....
