Thomas Witherby Explained

Thomas Witherby (1719  - 26 November 1797) was the founder of Witherby's, now known as the Witherby Publishing Group, one of the oldest publishing companies in the United Kingdom.[1] In 1740, he opened a stationer's shop at 9 Birchin Lane, London next door to the Sword Blade coffee house. The family business grew into a printing business, a publisher specializing in marine subjects, a bookshop and other businesses.[2] [3]

In 1767 he was elected to the Council of the City of London Corporation representing Langbourn Ward.[4]

References

  1. Web site: Herald Scotland - Witherby on the Crest of a wave . 1 July 2016.
  2. Web site: 2015 Company Fact Sheet . 19 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Witherby History . 19 May 2015.
  4. Web site: London Metropolitan Archives-Thomas Witherby . 1 July 2016.