Thompson

History

An English family of string instrument makers, printers and publishers who were active in the from the mid-18th century until the first decade of the 19th century. The enterprise started in 1741 by Peter Thompson who acquired the business of John Young, who died about a decade earlier. Thompson seems to have been an apprentice or associate of Young's. The premises, remaining plates and stock in trade were sold to Purday & Button ca.1805.

Editions

Addresses

• North West corner of St. Paul's Church Yard

Violin and Hautboy

The Violin, Hautboy, and German Flute

• West End of St. Paul's Church Yard
• 75, St. Paul's Church Yard

Imprints

• Thompson
• Peter Thompson (before 1751-1758)
• Charles & Ann Thompson (ca 1758)
• Thompson & Son (1758-1761)
• Thompson & Sons (1761-1764)
• Charles & Samuel Thompson (1764-1778)
• Samuel & Ann Thompson (1778)
• Samuel, Ann, & Peter Thompson (1779-ca.1794)
• Samuel, Ann, Peter, Henry Thompson (1792)
• Samuel, Ann, & Henry Thompson (1795-1796)
• Ann & Henry Thompson (1796-1797 )
• Henry Thompson (1798-1804)

Plate Numbers

Catalogues

Links

Scores published by Thompson

Sources Consulted

• 1. Wikipedia article
• 2. Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians
• 3. British Music Publishers, Printers and Engravers by Frank Kidson, London, 1900.

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