John Aldred Twining

John Aldred Twining (1770–1855) was a British tea merchant, a partner in Twinings, the London tea merchants. He was the eldest son son of Richard Twining (1749–1824), a director of the East India Company, and the head of Twinings the London tea merchants.

Early life

Twining was born in 1770, the eldest son of Richard Twining (1749–1824).

Career

Twining joined his father and younger brother Richard Twining (1772–1857) in the family tea business, becoming a partner in 1811.[1]

In 1825, he founded Twinings Bank, the family having banked with Hoare's Bank of Fleet Street since 1725.[2] The business eventually merged with Lloyds Bank in 1892.[2]

Death

Twining died in 1855. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery, as is his younger brother, Richard Twining (1772–1857).[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Tea Heroes The Twinings Tea Dynasty: Part One". NBtea. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Twinings Bank". British Banking History Society. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  3. ↑ Paths of Glory. Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery. 1997. p. 101.


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