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Trade directories
« on: Sunday 20 November 16 16:47 GMT (UK) »
Hi
Just wondering about an abbreviation I found in a trade directory.  It gives the name of the company and then in brackets, w.ch  It was a boot and shoe manufacturers.  Can anyone shine any light on what it might mean please?

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Re: Trade directories
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 20 November 16 16:51 GMT (UK) »
Which trade directory are we talking about - where is the company situated?  Was it (W.Ch), (w.ch) or ?

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Re: Trade directories
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 20 November 16 17:00 GMT (UK) »
It was Wrights, Leicester, 1887-88, page 268 of the contents list - link here if you want it :) http://specialcollections.le.ac.uk/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p16445coll4/id/278599/rec/18
It is under the listings for boot manufacturers and reads:
Hunt & Tebbet (w.ch), 7 Lower Free Lane.

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Re: Trade directories
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 20 November 16 17:07 GMT (UK) »
From the directory

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Re: Trade directories
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 20 November 16 17:17 GMT (UK) »
Ah, I didn't spot that!  Thank you. :)
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