[1] Harrison built his success from humble beginnings, arriving in Manchester in his youth with just 4¾d (fourpence three farthings) to his name.

As part of this ethos, he provided an organ for the employees' use, fostering a harmonious work environment where the female staff often concluded their day with music and singing.

[5] Harrison adopted vegetarianism in 1878, claiming it significantly improved his health, particularly alleviating severe bronchitis and other ailments.

[6] Despite resistance from some members of the society, he advocated for establishing a vegetarian restaurant to demonstrate the diet's practical and charitable benefits.

Harrison played a key role in forming a consultative and cooperative committee in London to oversee the project.

[2] In September 1901, Harrison, along with other English delegates, attended the Vegetarian St. Louis International Congress during the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.

[7] A service was held at the Manchester Crematorium on 16 July and was widely attended by family, over 50 employees from his firm, and representatives from various vegetarian and temperance organisations.