Boots the Chemist

[A Lee]

Anyone familiar with my previous postings will know that I am somewhat searching for a needle in a haystack!

Although it seems my granddad was illegitimate, myself and my family recall him telling stories of his father having a connection with Boots the Chemist in the early 1900's.

Anyone any idea how I could find out ex-employees?

[Pam Downes]

I would say that there are three important things to know. The name of your great-grandfather, his birth date, and his date of death. Knowing where he lived/might have worked would be a bonus.
You could then write to Boots head office asking if they have any information regarding employees in the early 1900s. Say you have a name, birth and death dates, and town of employment (if known).

I would address the letter to the HR Manager.
Pam

[Peter Goodey]

First stop - National Register of Archives...

Boots Co Ltd, pharmaceuticals manufacturers and retailers
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

13 records noted:

Scope 1880-20th cent: corporate records, ledger, production records, staff records, library records, photographs etc
Repository The Boots Company plc
Other reference see Richmond and Stockford, Company Archives (1986)

The Boots Company plc

Contact Details
D122 Records Centre
Nottingham
NG90 4XY
England

Tel: 0115 959 3472
Fax: 0115 959 3704

Company Archivist : Ms Sophie Clapp

[A Lee]

Thanks for that Pam and Peter.