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ErikaH

ErikaH Report 23 Jun 2006 15:27

If the business was a limited liablility company, the names of the directors will be recorded at Companies House. Reg

An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 23 Jun 2006 14:43

Many Town/County websites have a bit of historical information about companies and businesses. Manchester City Council website is one, and I dare say there are many others. Historical Directories are unlikely to give you the names of the owners, unless it was a one man business. OC

Dianne

Dianne Report 23 Jun 2006 14:39

Hi Kathleen Try this site, it may have what you're looking for. http://www.historicaldirectories.org/ It takes a while to get used to how it works, but if you play with it you should soon get to grips with it. Good luck. Dianne xx

Kathleen

Kathleen Report 23 Jun 2006 14:23

Hi has anyone any idea how to find information on businesses past. I have the name of the town I have an approx date I have the name of the company but for my reserch I need to know the name of the owners, as i'm new to this game I havent got a clue where to start looking.any help would be greatfuly recieved. Kath