Samuel Sadler (1842–29 September 1911) was an industrialist mainly concerned with the chemical industry, he served on Middlesbrough Council from 1873 to 1911 and was mayor on three occasions 1877, 1896 and 1910. Sadler was the first Conservative Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough from 1900 – 1906.
Sadler was known locally as ‘the Colonel’ due to him being the Honorary Colonel of the Volunteer Battalions of the Durham Light Infantry.
This monument by Edouard Lanteri was erected by public subscription and unveiled on 21st June 1915
Sir Samuel Sadler Statue, Middlesbrough
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Working next door to what was Carless Chemicals in North Ormesby, it was interesting to hear some of the older boye there (who used to sneak into our Teesside Bridge canteen) still called their place ‘Sadler’s) and on that link I have always wondered in Sadler’s Transport (who specialise in tankers) are in some way related to the old boy.
THEY ARE!, MY FATHER WORKED FOR SADLER’S ALL HIS LIFE, AND FINISHED BY WORKING AS AN ACCOUNTANT WITH SADLER’S TRANSPORT.
My grandfather Walter Woodrow worked there all his life
My Grandfather James Bernard Guinety Worked for Sadlers, would like more infomation if possible.Not sure about the dates.