William Clarke (industrialist)
- William Clarke (industrialist)
William Clarke (1831 - 1890) was an important British industrialist. He is best known as the co-founder of Clarke Chapman in Gateshead, once one of the largest employers on Tyneside.
Educated locally, Clarke undertook his apprenticeship with Longbridge's Iron Works in Bedlington and at Armstrong, Mitchell & Co. in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Clarke established his renowned engineering business in 1864 and by 1865, when he had been joined by Able Chapman, it became known as Clarke Chapman.
Clarke became a member of Gateshead Borough Council. He died in 1890.
References
* [http://www.asaplive.com/Local/Histories.cfm?ccs=497&cs=1802 Gateshead Blue Plaques]
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