Papers of John Harrop and Mrs Maude Elizabeth Lilly (nee Harrop)
late 19 cent.-early 20 cent.
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Title:
Papers of John Harrop and Mrs Maude Elizabeth Lilly (nee Harrop)
Date of work:
late 19 cent.-early 20 cent.
Reference number:
GB127.M303
Level of description:
Fonds
Custodial history:
John Harrop was born in Ancoats Workhouse in 1847. He worked in the cotton mills around Stockport and attended mutual improvement classes. He was invited to become an agent to sell books whilst working at the Hanover Mills, Reddish. From there he went on to become a bookseller and furniture retailer. He became a Liberal councillor in 1897 for St. Clement's Ward and Lord Mayor in 1906-1907. He married Elizabeth Farrer.
Maude Elizabeth Lilly (nee Harrop) was the only daughter of John and Elzabeth Harrop. They also had 12 sons.
Access restrictions:
UnrestrictedThis material is stored off site and we require 2 weeks' notice in order to retrieve it.
Use restrictions:
Unrestricted
Record types:
Manchester Archives and Local Studies
Language:
English
Record number:
7193148