James Arrowsmith
Arrowsmith, James Williams (1839–1913), printer and publisher
About James Arrowsmith
Lived 1839 – 1913 (aged 74).
James Williams Arrowsmith (6 November 1839 in Worcester – 19 January 1913 in Bristol) was a printer and publisher in Bristol, of the firm Arrowsmith, which he incorporated as a private company, J. W. Arrowsmith Ltd, in 1911.
James was the third son of Isaac Arrowsmith and Louisa Williams. Isaac started the printing business in 1854. When he died in 1871, James took over the running of the company. He was a supporter of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club and was a personal friend of W. G. Grace. However their friendship was tested owing to disagreements as regards how Cricket (1891) a book by W. G. Grace should be produced.
He was a prime mover in the foundation of Bristol University.
He founded the Bristol Arrow Bowling Club in 1894 and was president until his death in 1913.
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Arrowsmith, James Williams (1839–1913), printer and publisher
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James Arrowsmith was born on 17 January 1839.
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James Arrowsmith died on 17 January 1913.
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