John Player clockmakers: watch manufacturer profile

John Player clockmakers was a watch and clockmaking business based in Reading in the 19th century. The business was founded by John Byard Player and was maintained on his retirement by his son John Player Junior. By 1846 John Byard Player had established his business in the centre of the town, making and selling timepieces from his premises at 28 Broad Street, Reading. He was a pacifist, a follower of John Wycliffe and a prominent Reading businessman.

The company was founded in 1846and is based in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with headquarters recorded at Reading. These details are catalogued in Wikidata under item Q106592750.