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William Gowers

Also known as: William Gowers; primary name: Gowers, William
Details: individual; British; Male
Other dates: 1790- (fl. c.)
Address: No.2, Falconberg Court, Sutton Street, Soho Square, London
Biography: Trade card in Banks Collection (D,2.722) advertises "William Gowers, Chimney-Sweeper and Nightman, (Late Foreman and Successor to Thomas Lewis, deceased)... Cleans Foul Chimneys, and when on Fire puts them out with the greatest Care and Expedition; likewise Cleans Smoke-Jacks and Smokey-Coppers, and performs what he undertakes in a decent Manner. Those who please to Employ me, may depend on having their Orders punctually obeyed, By their humble Servant, William Gowers. Night Work performed with the utmost Decency and Expedition, on the most reasonable Terms. Any person sending to me as above, shall be waited on by Day or Night, on the shortest Notice. N.B. Please to take Care of this Bill to prevent Mistakes."