Richard Irvin & Sons: File on Richard Irvin (Son of Founder) Richard Irvin (1876-1970) was a son of Richard Irvin (Founder). He joined the company in 1889. He was an Alderman for North Shields and Mayor of Tynemouth for 2 years c. 1940s. Married to Lillian (who died in 1960, aged 84). Includes: - Letter to the Harbour Emergency Committee with report on disbanding the Harbour Civil Defence Services as of 2 May 1945. Includes thanks to Mr Richard Irvin who joined the Service on 13 Sept 1939 and took a large part in the organisation, taking responsibility for the operational side of the Report Centre and on duty. - Newspaper article on retirement as chairman of Tyne Brand Products Ltd, North Shields 1958. - Newspaper article on death. 1945 - 1970