John Mortlock (Retailer)

In 1835 the younger John Mortlock took over the Oxford Street business when his Uncle retired where he entered into partnership with his cousin Simon Sturges.  This partnership lasted until 1841 whereupon John Mortlock continued alone.

By 1861 John’s son, John George Mortlock, was living at 204 Oxford Street and was working in the business as a china dealer manager.  By 1871 John had retired leaving John George to run the business.

The Oxford Street business continued under the control of John George Mortlock and subsequently his children until the company ceased trading in 1930.