Thomas Witherby
English businessman1
Thomas Witherby (1719 – 26 November 1797) was the founder of Witherby's, now known as the Witherby Publishing Group, one of the oldest publishing companies in the United Kingdom. In 1740, he opened a stationer's shop at 9 Birchin Lane, London next door to the Sword Blade coffee house.2
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Born 1719, died Nov 26, 1797.1
About
His shop initially sold parchment, paper and stamps. By the time of his death his shop was selling over 11,000 stamped skins annually.
The family business grew into a printing business, a publisher specializing in marine subjects, a bookshop and other businesses.
Thomas Witherby's records and those of his apprentices are held within the Records of London's Livery Companies as well in the London Metropolitan Archives.
These include precedent books containing pro forma specimen court documents and forms written in his own hand.
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Companies
- Witherby Publishing GroupFounder6
Career
Occupation: journalist, editor.4
- Date not recordedFounded Witherby Publishing Group3
Personal life
- CitizenshipKingdom of Great Britain5
He was married to Elizabeth Witherby (died 7 April 1800).
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