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1855 Advert: 'RICE MILLER WANTED. WANTED, an Experienced MAN, of steady habits, to dress Aracan and Patna Rice.— Apply to Messrs. William Johnson and Co., Naylor-street Foundry.'[1]
1857 Death of Jane the wife of W. Johnson of the Naylor street Foundry age 40.[2].
1860 John Metcalf, Naylor-street Foundry.[3]
1871 Sale of machinery the property of John Metcalfe.[4]
See Walker and Norcombe who take over the foundry
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