Notice for the sale of the contents of a shop belonging to John Archbold of Alnwick.
This item comes from a large collection of posters and handbills printed by William Davison of Alnwick.
William Davison was born at Alnwick, Northumberland, on 16 November 1761. He was the youngest son of William & Mary Davison. After leaving school William junior entered into an apprenticeship with Mr. Hind, a chemist in Newcastle. It is believed William returned to Alnwick in 1802 setting up business as a pharmacist. In 1803 he entered into a short partnership with Joseph Perry, a local printer in Alnwick. William continued to work in the town as an apothecary/pharmacist and printer until his death in 1858.
