Robert Blinkhorn (c. 1814 – 31 October 1888) was a prominent Gloucester businessman and local political figure.
Robert Blinkhorn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1814 Maidstone, Kent |
| Died | 31 October 1888 |
| Occupation(s) | businessman and local political |
Career
editRobert and his wife Eleanor were both born in Maidstone, Kent and moved to Gloucester later. He established the Blinkhorns drapery store in Gloucester's Eastgate Street in 1843[1] which grew to be an important local business but eventually ceased trading in 1953 on its sale to F. W. Woolworth & Co.[2] He was a director of the Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company at the time of his death[3] and an Alderman of the City of Gloucester.[4]
Death
editRobert Blinkorn died on 31 October 1888.[5] He is buried at Tredworth Road Cemetery in the same plot as his wife Eleanor (died 20 February 1895) and three younger Blinkhorns, Alice, Ellen and Robert.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ N.M. Herbert, ed. (1988). "Gloucester, 1835-1985: Economic development to 1914". A History of the County of Gloucester: Volume 4: The City of Gloucester. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ N.M. Herbert, ed. (1988). "Gloucester, 1835-1985: Economic development 1914-85". A History of the County of Gloucester: Volume 4: The City of Gloucester. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "GLOUCESTER RAILWAY CARRIAGE AND WAGON COMPANY" in The Birmingham Daily Post, 17 August 1889, Issue 9718, p. 6.
- ^ "GLOUCESTER" in The Bristol Mercury and Daily Post, Thursday, 1 November 1888, Issue 12628, p. 8.
- ^ The London Gazette. Issue No. 25887, 25 December 1888, p. 27 of 68.
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