Mathias Heizman and Charles William Brooks blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: 1851-1861 Mathias Heizman WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER Lived here with his brother Joseph, who worked alongside him, and Joseph's wife Ann. Originally from Germany, the brothers settled in Canterbury in 1851 --------------------- 1881-1885 Charles William Brooks CORK CUTTER & MANUFACTURER Lived here with his wife Betsy and their six children: Jeannie and Bessie, who helped Betsy around the house, Charles Jnr, who worked as a draper's clerk and Edith, Fanny and Florence, who were at school. Recorded plaque organisation: Herebeforeus.co.uk.

Mathias Heizman was a watch and clock maker originally from Germany, known for his craftsmanship in Canterbury where he settled with his brother Joseph in 1851. Charles William Brooks was a cork cutter and manufacturer who lived in the area with his family from 1881 to 1885, contributing to local industry through his manufacturing business.