Dress designer and interior decorator. Born Laura Mountney at 31 Station Terrace, Dowlais, near Merthyr Tydfil. She married Bernard Ashley in 1949 and they began designing and printing tea towels and scarves. Gradually they expanded the business, eventually having retail outlets in four continents. She died in Coventry hospital following a fall at her daughter's home.
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Laura Ashley
Goldsmith. Born in London to Huguenot parents. Business address from 1760 in Compton Street, Soho. Retired to and died in Southampton. The V&A holds a portrait.
Architect and furniture designer. He studied at Bauhaus, and was initially recognised for his so-called 'bicycle-handlebar' inspired tubular steel furniture. He moved to London to escape from Nazi ...
Shakespeare scholar. Doctor of Law and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. Active in 1909.
Makers of street furniture, lighting and architectural metalwork.
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