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Sidney Sanders

12/11/2022

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Sidney Sanders was born On This Day 12 November 1871. A resident of 38 Becmead Ave

Sidney Sanders (1871-1942) was Alderman and chair of the Wandsworth Borough Housing Committee, becoming much involved with the Streatham area.

In 1905 he began the jewellery firm Sanders & Co. with William Metherell, opening the first branch at 87 Streatham High Road, but left in 1920 to takeover the firm of James Walker Ltd

This firm was originally established in 1823 and considerably expanded under Sidney Sanders into the second largest multiple retailer of jewellery and silverware in Britain. Century House at 245 Streatham High Road, was opened in 1938 as the firm's headquarters.
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He was succeeded as chairman by his son Gerald Sanders. The business was taken over by H.Samuel in April 1984 and subsequently closed down. 
(Images: Sidney Sanders, James Walker branch at the top of Woodbourne Ave and Century House)
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Peter Smith
6/2/2023 10:03:07 am

I used to work for Sanders & Co over 50 years ago.

I am trying to find more information about them .
Can you me pleased
Pete

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Mark Bery
6/2/2023 04:04:50 pm

Peter- please email me [email protected] with the information you require and we will see if we have it

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