E. H. Durden
of Dudbridge,near Stroud, Glos.
1842 Advert: 'CREOSOTE TAR. A Cheap and most excellent Substitute for PAINT, for Palings, Fences, Out-door Wood Work generally, &c. "For every kind of wood fence. it is the best Preservative of any thing that can be applied. It will preserve all outside wood-work much more effectually than it can be preserved by any other expedient that has hitherto been contrived for this very important pur- It hardens the wood, preserves it from worms and insects, and even stops the process of decay in worm-eaten timber."— Parke's Chemical Rssays, Vol. 1, p. 309.
Also, the CREOSOTE TAR PAINT, Black and Chocolate Colours, for Railings, Fencing, and Iron Work generally, and for Wood, either alone, or after the application of the Creosote Tar. Prepared and sold at E. H. Durden’s Chemical Manufactory, Dudbridge, near Stroud ; the Tar at per gallon, the Paint at 18s. rewt. N.B.— Charcoal in powder for Manure, and in Pieces for Burning, constantly on sale.'[1]
1842 Advert for Daniel's Patent Manure, of Pitchcombe Mill, Stroud.[2]