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Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd
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1850-
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The company was established in 1850 near Woolwich Barracks in south London to supply uniform and regalia to the military. They opened several shops and had a number of manufacturing sites across London producing specialist materials including metal thread embroidery and lace. Since the 1990s all of their business and manufacturing has been located in Thundersley, Essex and they supply uniforms and regimental regalia to armed services internationally.
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Company website.