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John Player & Sons, most often known simply as Player's, was a tobacco and cigarette manufacturer based in Nottingham, England. In 1901, the company merged with other companies to form The Imperial Tobacco Company to face competition from US manufacturers. [2]
Nov 29, 2020 · That factory was John Player and Sons' Horizon factory, formerly located on Thane Road, Lenton Industrial Estate - the last tobacco factory in England before production moved overseas in 2016.
A website exploring the history of John Player and Sons, a manufacturer of cigarettes and tobaccos which was based in Nottingham. It focuses on workers' lives, the company's Horizon factory and its advertising activities, such as John Player Special's sponsorship of the Formula 1 team Lotus.
They had two sons, John Dane Player (1864-1950) and William Goodacre Player (1866-1959). In 1877, John Player bought William Wright's tobacco factory in the Broad Marsh, Nottingham. He also...
John Player and Sons, known simply as Player's, was a tobacco and cigarette manufacturer, based in Nottingham. In March 1828, William Wright set up a small tobacco factory in Broadmarsh, Nottingham. This business expanded and provided William Wright with a comfortable fortune.
May 6, 2014 · Overview. From when it was first established as a business, John Player & Sons has had a huge impact on the community in Nottingham. The company has given employment to thousands living in and around the city. John Player himself became one of Nottingham’s most famous benefactors.
May 4, 2012 · John Player and sons was one of the largest and most important companies in Nottingham during the last century, providing jobs for thousands of workers from the city.
