Charles’ legacy and James’s own resources provided the engine for a new venture. 1893Ĭharles Ogden died in 1891, the year that James’ time of apprenticeship was at and end. He applied himself to his profession and throughout the late 1880s he also learnt the art of customer relations, and it was in this field that his natural talent was particularly brilliant. He absorbed lessons on precious stones and metals, and was instructed in the art of watch and clock construction. On leaving school James Roberts Ogden apprenticed himself to Harrogate jeweller John Greenhalgh. To cater for the growing numbers of visitors to 'take the waters', the New Victoria Baths opened, immediately proving their worth with the visitors. Railways were extended and the dreams of ‘the imperious architects of Harrogate’s future’, George Dawson, Richard Ellis and the Carter brothers, were realised in marble and massy stone. Much building work commenced as pits were dug deep into the Harrogate clay. The town had an increasing population and there was a strong demand for groceries and sweetmeats (most likely driven by the unpalatable taste of the sulphur water.) 1871 A son was born to Charles and Ellen Ogden of Leeds, and in neighbouring Harrogate, a new and important thoroughfare, Station Parade, was opened for public use.Ĭharles Ogden, believed to be a grocer/confectioner, moved his family to Harrogate in 1867, together with his business.
In the summer of 1866, barely a year after the ending of the American Civil War, two events occurred in Yorkshire which were to have considerable impact on the economy of Harrogate. The Ogden family have been stewards of their distinguished jewellery business since 1893, serving the families of Yorkshire as well as generations of both royal and public figures.
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