Robert Blinkhorn
Gloucester businessman (1814-1888)
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Robert Blinkhorn (c. 1814 – 31 October 1888) was a prominent Gloucester businessman and local political figure.
Robert Blinkhorn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1814 Maidstone, Kent |
| Died | 31 October 1888 (aged 73–74) |
| Occupations | businessman and local political |
Career
Robert and his wife Eleanor were both born in Maidstone, Kent and moved to Gloucester later. He established the Blinkhorns drapery store in Gloucester's Eastgate Street in 1843[1] which grew to be an important local business but eventually ceased trading in 1953 on its sale to F. W. Woolworth & Co.[2] He was a director of the Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company at the time of his death[3] and an Alderman of the City of Gloucester.[4]
Death
Robert Blinkorn died on 31 October 1888.[5] He is buried at Tredworth Road Cemetery in the same plot as his wife Eleanor (died 20 February 1895) and three younger Blinkhorns, Alice, Ellen and Robert.
