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Howard, Robert – c1900

Robert Howard c1900
Title Robert Howard
Date c1900
Location Yeadon
Photo ID L532
Comment Robert Howard had a shop on the High Street which was located partly on what would become the site of the Yorkshire Bank (now closed). He was a paper merchant and had a printing works at Well Hill where he manufactured paper bags. He also sold wool, worsteds, stockings, and re- footed stockings. His son, Sydney Howard became a famous comedian. The photo was taken be Ernest E Slater on a glass slide.

Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 02 November 2021.
Last updated: 02 November 2021.

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