Richard Errington Sunderland

[Allan Robson]

Hello All
I am lookng for info on the above Richard Errington who i believe owned a factory in Sunderland in the 1850'60's as i think there is a possibility he may have a been a Relative of mine.

Thanks
Allan Robson

[peter brownlee]

Slater's Directory 1855
Sunderland
Richard Errington junior & Bros
Brass founders Coppersmiths & Braziers, Pan Bank & Ayres Gn.
Lots of brass at sea, even on Sunderland ships. Peter

[Allan Robson]

Thanks for your help Peter

Regards
Allan

[stanmapstone]

In Hagar's 1851 Directory Richard, Thomas and John Errington, Brass Founders, were at Garden Street, Bishopwearmouth.
In the 1858 Post Office Directory, Thomas Errington, (Brass Founder, Coppersmith, Brazier, Plumber & Gasfitter, Safety Lamp & Compass Maker, & Patent Windlass Manufacturer)  Bishopwearmouth Panns, this Brass Foundry was on Bridge Crescent next to the Rowland Burdon Arms P.H. Also at 15 Garden Street, Garden Street was between Sunderland Street and Numbers Garth.
Thomas Errington, Brassfounder, Coppersmith etc. was also at Ayres Quay 
Thomas Errington lived at Camden Street, Low Southwick. Richard Errington lived at Southwick Lodge, Ayres Quay.
You can access the directories at www.historicaldirectories.org

Stan

[Gadget]

Hi again Allan 

I'm not sure if you're interested in census info but I think this is him in 1861

Southwick Lodge, Bishopwearmouth
RG9/3768/40/10

Errington
Richard, 62, Brass Founder, b. Lamsley
Margaret, 59. b. Gateshead
John,s, 25, b. Bishopwearmouth
Hannah, d, 21, b. -do-
Hannah, grdd, 5, b. -do-

Gadget

[Allan Robson]

Thanks for the Info, yes that is him on the 1861 Census

Regards
Allan

[Gadget]

Quite a mouthful!

1851

Bridge Crescent, Bishopwearmoth
Ho107/2395/138/56

Errington
Richard, 51, *, b. Lamsley
Margaret, 49. b. Gateshead
Thomas, s,  20, plumber,  b. Bishopwearmouth
William, s, 17, brass founder app, b. -do-
John,s, 15, shipwright app, b. -do-
Hannah, d, 11, b. -do-

* of the firm of Richard Errington & Brothers, Brass Founders, Tinners, Plumbers, Braziers, Mariners ? and makers employing 13 journeymen, 17 apps and 3 labs 

(I might take a look when I'm there on Sunday for the match    )

Gadget

[stanmapstone]

(Brass Founder, Coppersmith, Brazier, Plumber & Gasfitter, Safety Lamp & Compass Maker, & Patent Windlass Manufacturer)  Bishopwearmouth Panns, this Brass Foundry was on Bridge Crescent

Stan

[Allan Robson]

Thanks for the info

Allan