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Hatchards Bookshop

Categories: Commerce

Claimed to be the oldest bookshop in London.

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Hatchards Bookshop

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Royal Horticultural Society

At Messrs. Hatchard's in a house on this site The Royal Horticultural Society...

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Julian Metcalfe

Julian Metcalfe

Co-founder of Pret a Manger with Sinclair Beecham, who he met at the Polytechnic of Central London.  Also founded the itsu chain of Asian-inspired restaurants.

Person, Commerce, Food & Drink

1 memorial
George Hay and Company

George Hay and Company

Chartered accountants and registered auditors. They are based at the same address as the plaque and presumably contributed to its erection.

Group, Commerce

1 memorial
Morton's Jam Factory

Morton's Jam Factory

The production of jam was actually a minor function of this factory, as it produced a wide range of canned foods (our picture shows tinsmiths at work). The Millwall Football Club was founded here, ...

Group, Commerce

1 memorial
Frederick Frye

Frederick Frye

Grocer and Liberal politician. Full name Frederick Charlwood Frye. Started a chain of shops in 1870 and by 1894 was running 50 stores across England and Ireland. Was a member of the Metropolitan Bo...

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
E. Pollard & Sons

E. Pollard & Sons

Trader at Covent Garden Market at its original site.

Group, Commerce

1 memorial