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Bowers, George. F. & Co.
Manufacturer of porcelain and earthenware at Brownhills China Works, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent.
Partners:
In the 1846 directory G.F.Bowers is listed as having Edward Challinor of Tunstall as a partner.
In 1851-52 directories the company is listed as Bowers, Challinor & Wooliscroft.
In the 1861 census George Frederick Bowers was listed as aged 52 - a pottery manufacturer and coal master - employing 97 men, 19 boys and 20 girls.
Subsequently: F T Bowers
Frederick T Bowers was the son of George Frederick Bowers. F T Bowers ran the works until 1871.
The works were then purchased by James Eardley.
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