when was arthur brooke born
On 16th March 1996 Arthur Brooke was honoured by the unveiling of a Blue Plaque on his birthplace, 6 George Street in Ashton by Dr. Martin Powell, Manager of the Brooke Bond Tea Factory at Trafford Park. The town enjoyed a tea party to mark the occasion.eanwhile, Arthur Brooke opened his first shop in a prime location at 29 Market Street, Manchester. Above the doors of the shop the words read 'Brooke, Bond and Company'. There was no Mr. Bond but the name seemed to sound well to Arthur and has stayed ever since.