Name Thomas Witherby Died November 26, 1797 | ||
Organizations founded Witherbys Publishing Ltd | ||
Thomas Witherby (1719 – 26 November 1797) was the founder of Witherby's, now known as Witherby Seamanship, one of the oldest publishing companies in the United Kingdom. In 1740, he opened a stationer's shop at 9 Birchin Lane, London next door to the Sword Blade coffee house. The family business grew into a printing business, a publisher specializing in marine subjects, a bookshop and other businesses.
In 1767 he was elected to the Council of the City of London Corporation representing Langbourn Ward.
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