Samuel Rhodes & Sons

Located variously in premises in Stricklandgate (1826-1830), at 58 Highgate (1830-1835) and latterly at 37 Highgate (1835-.

The business was started in Kendal around 1826 by Samuel Rhodes when he came to Kendal from Preston. He later ran it with his sons John, William and James when they were old enough to start work.

Kendal Mercury Saturday 05 April 1862

'BANKRUPT'S STOCK. SAMUEL RHODES & SONS having purchased the whole of the STOCK of R. T. PARKE, from the Assignees of the Bankruptcy Court, amounting as p ...'

Kendal Mercury Saturday 25 October 1862

'... that great care will be taken both iv the conveyance and distribution of the Clothing which may entrusted to them. Mr SAMUEL RHODES has kindly consented to receive all Parcels of Clothing addressed to The Lanca! shire Distress Fund, his Shop in Highgate ...'

Kendal Mercury Saturday 10 September 1864

'AID FOR THE FREED NEGROES IN AMERICA ... join in the good work, and it is hoped that large collection will be made. Mrs William Wilson, of Kent Terrace, Mr Samuel Rhodes and Sons, of Highgate, will receive any donations which may be offered. form of philanthropic effort has shewn speedy a return ...'

Kendal Mercury Saturday 29 December 1866

'SAMUEL RHODES expressing his gratitude for the many favors he has received from circle of friends for a long .. ... youngest son, James Rhodes. The Business will be carried on by his three Sons, under the name of Samuel Rhodes and Sons, for whom he now solicits continuance the patronage hitherto so liberally given. SAMUEL RHODES AND SONS Wish inform ...'