Joshua Brough. Silk Manufacturer, Leek

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Date:1867

Description:Photograph of Joshua Brough, about 1867.

Joshua Brough, pictured here, was one of the three sons of John Brough, who was one of Leek’s earliest large silk manufacturers. Towards the end of the 19th century, the firm was to become known as Brough, Nicholson and Hall. Joshua retired from the business in 1869.

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Donor ref:William Salt Library: Sleigh Scrapbook I (201/29570)

Source: Staffordshire County Record Office

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