Crown and Quarry Works
From Graces Guide
Cement manufacturer, of Rochester
1851 The Frindsbury Cement Works was opened by I. C. Johnson; it was later renamed the Crown Works.
1860 William Tingey, Senior or David Allan Ramsay bought out the Crown Cement works and Tingey's family effectively had control of all the local works. Issac Johnson had moved (his business) to Newcastle.
1895 John Bazley-White and Brothers acquired the Quarry Works, Frindbsury
1900 The whole site at Frindsbury was acquired by Associated Portland Cement Manufacturers who renamed it the Crown and Quarry Works
1960s The works closed
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Sources of Information
- [1] Wikipedia