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Company: Duncan's Ltd

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Company name: Duncan's Ltd
Dates in business: 1918-1956

Type of business: drapers

Type of company: Limited liability company

Locations:
  • Great Western Road, Glasgow, Scotland

Management of company

The first two directors of the company were Daniel Duncan, chairman, and his son, also named Daniel. The secretary was Thomas Ure. Daniel Duncan senior died in 1926 and was succeeded by his son.

Company history

The company, which operated a drapery store in Glasgow, was founded in 1877 by Daniel Duncan. In 1918, it was incorporated as a limited liability company under the name Duncan's Ltd with registered offices at 1Great Western Road, Glasgow. In March 1952, the company was acquired by House of Fraser Ltd, department store retailers, of Glasgow. By 1956 the store had ceased to exist.

Records held for Duncan's Ltd:

FRAS 103
Title: Minutes of meetings of board of directors and of general meetings of shareholders
Date: 1918-1952
FRAS 104
Title: Ledgers
Date: 1918-1953
FRAS 98
Title: Journal
Date: 1952-1953

Related People and Companies:

Corporation name: House of Fraser Ltd
Dates of connection: 1952
Connection type: Duncan's Ltd was acquired by House of Fraser Ltd in 1952.

Access points: Drapers - Retail trade

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