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Hardman & Holden Ltd

British chemical company

Hardman & Holden Limited was a British chemical company based in Manchester. They began as coal tar distillers, before diversifying into other chemicals. The company was formed in 1892 by Josiah Hardman, a tar distiller from Milton, Staffordshire, and John James Holden of Higher Broughton, Salford to acquire the assets of the bankrupt chemical company Bouck & Co. Along with a third partner, George Henry Holden the company of Hardman & Holden was established in Clayton, Manchester.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Stand at the Royal Jubilee Exhibition Manchester 1887
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Hardman & Holden Limited was a British chemical company based in Manchester. They began as coal tar distillers, before diversifying into other chemicals.2

Timeline

  1. 1892Founded Founded1

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