Group    From 1864 

Hillier Nurseries

Categories: Commerce

A family owned company with a tradition in professional horticulture. The largest grower of trees (both field and container grown), in the UK and one of the largest in Europe.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Hillier Nurseries

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King Cole

This website confirms that the Aboriginal words mean the same as the precedin...

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Alexander McArthur

Alexander McArthur

Born Ireland. Brother to William. Emigrated to Australia, arriving in 1842.  A devout Methodist he created a business exporting gold from Australia and became a successful colonial businessman in B...

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration, Australia, Ireland

1 memorial
The Green Company

The Green Company

Established in Bristol, the company promotes the alternative energy sources of solar and wind power.

Group, Commerce

1 memorial
Thomas Baring

Thomas Baring

Banker and politician, grandson of the bank founder Sir Francis. Born Lee, near Lewisham, Kent. One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition, 1851. Died at Fontmell Lodge, Bournemouth.

Person, Commerce, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Owen Owen

Owen Owen

Founder of a chain of department stores. Born Wales to a farming family. 1860 apprenticed to an uncle at a drapers shop in Bath. 1868 opened his own drapers in Liverpool. Very successful and by 18...

Person, Commerce, Wales

1 memorial
Cherry Tree Trust

Cherry Tree Trust

A privately funded charity established by Charles Pink. Its objective is to foster growth by finding a way to support small businesses.

Group, Commerce

1 memorial