1957 Personal notes and historical record of Butterworth Bros. Undated Document. Schedule of reserved occupations Undated Personal notes - Flint glass makers processions. Butterworth Bros., Newton Heath, Manchester. Succeeded by Walter Butterworth, junior. Became contractors to H.M. Govt.
Specialists ion industrial glassware, lighting glassware, surgical glass.
Lionel Angus-Butterworth published at lease 5 Belfield Papers, on family history. Other branches of family included George Butterworth, M.C., the composer, killed on the Somme in 1916. Started 1866, incorporating firm going back to 1795. Founded by William Butterworth and his brother. William Butterworth active in local government in Crumpsall, and on Manchester City Council.