About Lawrence Batley
Lived 1911 – 2002 (aged 91). Lawrence Batley was a British businessperson.
Lawrence Batley OBE (15 February 1911 – 26 August 2002) was an entrepreneur and philanthropist who was born in the town of Huddersfield, in the English county of Yorkshire. He pioneered the wholesale cash and carry business in UK, and supported local endeavours in arts, education and sports.
Leaving school at the age of 14, Batley worked in a solicitor’s office, the insurance business, the Royal Air Force, and the pharmaceuticals business. His biggest contribution to business was when he founded "Batley's Cash and Carry"; he claims to be the first to use the phrase and the concept of "cash and carry",
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Who was Lawrence Batley?
English entrepreneur and philanthropist (1911-2002)
When was Lawrence Batley born?
Lawrence Batley was born on 15 February 1911.
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Lawrence Batley died on 27 August 2002.
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Lawrence Batley was a businessperson.
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Lawrence Batley was British.
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