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North British & Mercantile Insurance Co Ltd Biography Biography
The North British Insurance company was established on 19 October 1809. The company obtained a royal charter in 1824, and in 1862, the company merged with the Mercantile Fire Insurance Company and became North British & Mercantile Insurance Company. The company was incorporated as a limited company on 1 November 1920 and became a subsidiary of the Commercial Union Assurance Company Ltd in 1959.

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Fire insurance policy made out for the Manchester Zinc and Ammonia Company Limited, dated 11 March 1892. Note on reverse dated 22 March 1892 states that the policy covers Grimshaw Brothers Limited, not the Manchester Zince and Ammonia Company Limited. With receipt of monies received from Grimshaw Brothers Limited for the renewal of the policy in April 1900.
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English
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Grimshaw Brothers & Company Ltd Biography Biography
Chemical manufacturer, set up in 1875. Its products included pure muriate of zinc, iron remover, sizing ingredients, Amazon rubber chemicals, Paton's soap economiser and woollen scourers. Grimshaw's remained in business until 1957.
North British & Mercantile Insurance Co Ltd Biography Biography
The North British Insurance company was established on 19 October 1809. The company obtained a royal charter in 1824, and in 1862, the company merged with the Mercantile Fire Insurance Company and became North British & Mercantile Insurance Company. The company was incorporated as a limited company on 1 November 1920 and became a subsidiary of the Commercial Union Assurance Company Ltd in 1959.

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