Rushden Research Group: George Miller

George Miller
General & Furnishing Ironmonger

George Miller was born at Bedford and served his apprenticeship in the ironmongery business at Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. His wife Frederica was born at Reading. George traded as an ironmonger in Rushden from 1888, and at 14 High Street from 1890 to 1917, when the business was destroyed by a fire. Before the war, Mr Alfred Gray, was manager for Mr Miller. George and Frederica had two sons and two daughters. For more - 1891

Right - the shop, next to Whitings & the Waverley Hotel

The advert left, from The Argus, April 1890 tells us he "Thanks the inhabitants of Rushden and its vicinity for the liberal support they have shown to him hitherto, and begs to announce that, owing to his increasing trade, he has Opened New Large Premises nearly opposite the Post Office." [The latter was at 35 High Street then]

The shop in 1911 - H P Hodge built a warehouse behind in 1926

After the fire, George concentrated on his public service for the town, the church and education. He was also a Justice of the Peace, and an Alderman.

Above - A knife made for George Miller Rushden, now donated to Rushden Museum

1903 - The death of Mr. W. H. Clements, of Crabb-street, Rushden, took place on Sunday last at the age of 43. The deceased, who until recently was in the employ of Mr. George Miller........

The business was taken over by H P Hodge in 1918

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