Catalogue description Vivian's Boring & Exploration Co. Ltd.

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Reference: DX61
Title: Vivian's Boring & Exploration Co. Ltd.
Description:

Bore hole books
Date: 1879 - 1956
Held by: Tyne and Wear Archives, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

Vivian's Boring and Exploration Co. Ltd., c 1880 - c 1938
Physical description: 4 SERIES
Immediate source of acquisition:

Accession 1042.
Administrative / biographical background:

This firm was originally set up by John Vivian in about 1880 at 42, Lowther Street , Whitehaven, Cumbria, but by 1901 had moved to Parkside, Cleator Moor, Cumbria. By 1933 the firm was based at 50, Front Street, East Boldon. These premises were also occupied by the firm of James Johnson & Sons Ltd., sinking and boring contractors, who had been at this address since at least 1925. It is probable that the two firms merged at around the time Vivian's first moved into the premises in Front Street, but both firms continue to be listed separately in trades directories until at least 1938.
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