Peter Whitehead (businessman)
Peter Whitehead (1793–1866) was a prominent business man in Rawtenstall, Lancashire. With his brothers Thomas and David he established Thomas Whitehead and Brothers in 1815.[1]
Following the dissolution of Thomas Whitehead and Brothers in 1855, Whitehead built the Ilex Mill, Rawtenstall in 1856.[2]
He is buried in the same grave as his two brothers in the churchyard of Longholme Methodist Church.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Ives, Marie. "David Whitehead An influential Man of Rawtenstall Marie Ives - Peter Fisher". peterfisher.smugmug.com. Rawtentsall Civic Society. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ Ashton, Laura (2003). "Inside Ilex". Rossendale Free Press. No. 15 October 2003. Rossendale Free Press. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ Fisher, peter. "Rawtenstall - Peter Fisher". peterfisher.smugmug.com. Retrieved 1 March 2019.