James Wilson & Son (Ironmongers) Ltd
The Wilson ironmongery shop was located at 14 & 16 Cheapside – a shopping thoroughfare in Halifax, Yorkshire. The founder, James Wilson (1832-1896), was born at Halifax, the son of Joseph – a plumber and glazier – and his wife, Ellen. James was baptised at Pellon Lane Baptist Chapel at Halifax. He was apprenticed as an ironmonger. According to later advertisements, he established his ironmongery business in 1857. In the Census (1861), he was living at Cheapside, with his wife, Frances, and employi....
