• Reference
    Z993
  • Title
    Papers of the Prior Family and the Hubbins Family of Leighton Buzzard
  • Date free text
    1871-1951
  • Production date
    From: 1871 To: 1951
  • Admin/biog history
    James Willson was born at Gamlingay, Cambridge, in 1830. The shoe retailing business of James Willson at Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, was in existence in 1861 with an address at the Corn Market. By 1864 the business had moved to Lake Street, and by 1869 to 39 High Street The records of the Prior family come from the connection of Hannah Prior, who was born Hannah Willson. The Hubbins family became involved in the business James Willson Boot & Shoe Retailer, upon the death of Mrs E E Miles, the former proprietor [see Z 993/2/3].
  • Archival history
    Records deposited by Mr David Hubbins of Colchester.
  • Level of description
    fonds