Publishing company founded by Joseph & William Chester in Brighton, Surrey in the 1860s. Legally incorporated on 9 January 1920 and operated under this name until 29 November 1972.
In the 1960s the company was acquired by Edition Wilhelm Hansen.
Name variants:
- J. W. Chester Music Ltd
- J.W. Chester Music Ltd.
UK company number: 00162623
Incorporated: 9 January 1920 as 'J. & W. Chester Limited' (this page)
First name change: 29 November 1972 to J. & W. Chester/Edition Wilhelm Hansen London Ltd
Second name change: 15 April 1992 to Chester Music Ltd.