The shop in 1892 From ‘Newark Illustrated, 1892’
Front cover from a souvenir almanac published by Matthews to commemorate the coronation of Edward VIII (1902)
Matthews shop was located on the south west corner of Bridge Street, where it joined the Market Place.
From available local Trade Directories we find the following entries which trace the history of the firm:-
1853 – No entry
1864 – Thomas Matthews, Woollen draper, Bridge Street
1869 – Mrs Ann(a) Maria Matthews, linen & woollen draper, 13 Bridge Street
1872 – ditto
1881 – ditto
1885 – Mrs Anna Maria Matthews & Son (John Leevers) tailors & outfitters, 13 Bridge Street
1892 – Matthews & Son, 13 Bridge Street
1912 – Matthews & Son, Bridge Street (NB Newark streets were re-numbered in the 1890s)
1916 – No entry
