As the business expanded with the Industrial Revolution and the rise of railways all over the British Empire, branches and agencies were established in "all the civilised countries of the world", and the family became distinguished for public service, art patronage and philanthropy.
Branches and agencies were established in "all the civilised countries of the world". The business expanded with the Industrial Revolution all over the British Empire. The business expanded with the rise of railways all over the British Empire. The family became distinguished for public service. The family became distinguished for art patronage. The family became distinguished for philanthropy.