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Scott and Benson 1842 - 1921
On 02.07.1799 Benjamin Scott advertised the opening of his printing, bookselling and stationary business in the Market PLace; Benjamin Scott was succeeded in the business by his nephew Hudson Scott. John Benson was taken into partnership in 1842. In 1869 the move to new premises in James St; 1921 amalgamated with other companies to form Metal Box