Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Sedbergh Gas Co

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of Sedbergh

1851 'Sedbergh Gas Works. We understand that this company are now fast progressing, having been, during the present week, provisionally registered by the Registrar of Joint-Stock Companies, and that next winter there is every probability the inhabitants will have the pleasure of seeing the town illuminated with gas.'[1]

1853 'SEDBERGH GAS AND COKE COMPANY. The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of this Company, was held at their office, in Sedbergh, on Saturday the 15th instant. Thomas Fawcett, Esq., chairman of the directors, presided.'[2]

1857 'SEDBERGH GAS AND COKE COMPANY. The half-yearly meeting of this Company was held at the Gas Office in Sedbergh, on Thursday, the 15th inst., John Boustead, Esq., chairman of the board of directors, presided'[3]

1896 Sedbergh New Gas Co. Formation.[4]

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Sources of Information

  1. Westmorland Gazette - Saturday 21 June 1851
  2. Kendal Mercury - Saturday 22 January 1853
  3. Westmorland Gazette - Saturday 24 January 1857
  4. The London Gazette Publication date:20 November 1896 Issue:26796 Page:6436