Thomas Hazlehurst, Thomas Hazlehurst, William Hazlehurst, John Hazlehurst, and 5 others

Runcorn, Halton, England, United Kingdom

The Soap Industry. Before the 19th Century the production of soap in Runcorn was essentially a cottage industry, but by 1834 it was the biggest industry in the town, and we were the fifth largest producer of soap in the country. The Johnson brothers, John and Thomas, were the biggest operators in th

e industry, owning factories in Weston and Runcorn. Their business was founded in 1803 by their father, also named John. They built and industrial empire which as well as producing goods such as acids

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