Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Fairbank and Sons, Engineers and Surveyors
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- Fairbank and Sons, Engineers and Surveyors; 18th Century-1848
Other form(s) of name
- W & J Fairbank; Josiah Fairbank & Son
Description area
Dates of existence
18th Century-1848
History
The first William Fairbank was a quaker and surveyor who with the help of his son made plans of estates in Derbyshire and Yorkshire. His two sons William and Josiah carried on the business and after that, Josiah and his son took over in 1833. After his… read more
Functions, occupations and activities
A surveying and construction company which operated in Derbyshire and Yorkshire.
General context
The first William Fairbank was a quaker and surveyor who with the help of his son made plans of estates in Derbyshire and Yorkshire. His two sons William and Josiah carried on the business and after that, Josiah and his son took over in 1833. After his… read more
Control area
Authority record identifier
GB0192-405
Institution identifier
GB0192
Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa