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HMSO Biography Biography
Established in 1786 to arrange for the supply of stationery to central government departments. Its responsibilities later included printing of parliamentary publications and Crown Copyright. In 1972 responsibility was handed to the Lord Privy Seal. 1786-current (2010), publisher; printer, Norwich

Scope and Content
Registers and Certificates pertaining to the Factory and Workshop Act 1878. Contains details on Canal Chemical Works factory including holidays given, dates of limewashing, and lists of children and under 18s employed. With additional blank copy.
Extent
2
Language
English
Level of description
FILE
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum

Associated people and organisations

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.
HMSO Biography Biography
Established in 1786 to arrange for the supply of stationery to central government departments. Its responsibilities later included printing of parliamentary publications and Crown Copyright. In 1972 responsibility was handed to the Lord Privy Seal. 1786-current (2010), publisher; printer, Norwich

Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.
System of arrangement
artificial