S. J. Moreland and Sons explained

S. J. Moreland and Sons was a family company, founded in 1867 and wound up in 1976. It manufactured "England's Glory" matches.

History

Samuel J. Moreland, son of a sawyer from Stroud, Gloucestershire was born in 1828. In 1867, he moved to Gloucester, and opened the Moreland Trade Factory (which still stands today, on Bristol Road) to manufacture those matches.^{[1] [2]}

In 2010, there was a campaign to relight the celebrated "England's Glory" sign (unlit since the 1970s) on the factory, some residents even offering to pay.^[3]

The electoral ward of Moreland, Gloucester is named after the factory.^[4]

External links

• https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/S._J._Moreland_and_Sons

Notes and References

1. Web site: S. J. Moreland and Sons . Grace's Guide . 18 August 2020.
2. Web site: Places to explore when visiting Gloucester . Cotswold Life . 18 August 2020.
3. News: Roberts. Dree. Campaign to relight Gloucester Match Factory Sign. BBC News. BBC. 8 July 2010. 18 August 2020.
4. Web site: Townscape Character Assessment: Gloucester 48 4. Wards and Character Areas . Gloucester Council . 18 August 2020 . 231.