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1849 Thomas Spittle founded the Cambrian Foundry, producing a wide range of iron foundry work, particularly iron pipes. | 1849 [[Thomas Spittle]] founded the Cambrian Foundry, producing a wide range of iron foundry work, particularly iron pipes. | ||
1881 After Thomas died the company became [[Thomas Spittle]] Ltd | 1881 After Thomas died the company became [[T. Spittle|Thomas Spittle]] Ltd | ||
WW2 The company ceased trading. The premises were then used by W A Baker of the [[Westgate Foundry]]. | WW2 The company ceased trading. The premises were then used by W A Baker of the [[Westgate Foundry]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 24 April 2022
of Newport, Mon
1849 Thomas Spittle founded the Cambrian Foundry, producing a wide range of iron foundry work, particularly iron pipes.
1881 After Thomas died the company became Thomas Spittle Ltd
WW2 The company ceased trading. The premises were then used by W A Baker of the Westgate Foundry.
Location: The foundry was located close to the River Usk in Newport: see item 9 on Maps 1 & 2 in Newport Engineering Works - Location Map
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Sources of Information
- [http://www.industrialgwent.co.uk/f11-newport/index.htm[ Industrial Gwent