Southern & Richardson Ltd
According to its brief company history, A Century of Progress, 1828-1928, this enterprise was originally known as Wilson & Southern and was founded in 1828. It was listed in 1833 in Edward Street. One partner was Francis Southern (bapt. 21 February 1800-1877), who was apparently the son of Benjamin (a silver plater) and his wife, Jane. He lived in Steel Bank. The other partner was George Wilson in Edward Street. Southern was the traveller, while Wilson managed the factory, which produc....
