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    Oh dear, I quite liked the idea of a criminal in the family! I had seen on the 1881 census about the number of people he employed which is why I hoped there may be some news report on the business going bankrupt and why. thanks again
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    Thanks for that MWS, what a speedy reply. I will have to look at Birmingham Mail in Newspaper archive. I presume the prison sentence was for debts but maybe not. Did small businesses get squeezed out as larger ones established?
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    Anyone have any information on Samuel Stanton’s bikes. He traded in the 1870s and early 80s at 132 Tower St, Aston , Birmingham. He went bankrupt in approx 1883. Any reason why this may have happened. I know it’s a long shot but it’s amazing what you guys know. many thanks Thornwood
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