E. P. Bottley

Edward Percival Bottley (10 January 1904 – 8 February 1980)[1] was an English geologist and businessman.

With his wife, Winifred, Bottley founded a geological dealership in Derby, England around 1928 which dealt largely in microscope slides. Bottley made 113 illustrations in colour and black and white.

In the 1930's, the couple took over Gregory's.. They expanded the firm to supply museums, universities and private collectors.

Bottley died in 1980. Winifred carried on the business after his death.[2][3]

References

  1. England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007
  2. E. P. Bottley at The Mineralogical Record Biographical Archive
  3. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd – Introduction


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