Framed photograph of Thomas Sissons portrayed with a stick in hand
- Reference No:
- C DBSS/2/1/2
- Dates:
- c. 1821-1892
- Description:
Thomas Sissons (1808-1892) first son of Thomas senior, joined Sissons, Weddle & Co. in Hull in 1821 (aged 13). He travelled for the company in his early years, based in Gainsborough, where he was a member of the Masonic Lodge All Saints Chapter. In pre-railway days he used to drive three thousand miles a year in his open horse-drawn gig. He became a co-partner of Sissons Brothers from 1836 until he died in 1892 (aged 84).
A printed version of this image is available to view in our searchroom with the C DBSS hard copy catalogue
- Format:
- Archive Item
- Extent:
- 1 item
- Access Conditions:
- Access to the original is prohibited but a copy is available to view in the search room catalogue
- Repository:
- Hull City Archives
- Collection:
- Records relating to Sissons Brothers & Co. Ltd.