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John Bethell and Co, of West Bromwich, Tar Distiller and Creosoter of Timber
1838 John Bethell patented a method of preserving timber[1]
1850 John Holliday was engaged at the works[2]
1865 Bethell had a creosote works at West Bromwich
Partnership of Charles Ithell Bethell and Frederick Pemberton Koe
By 1887 the company was in liquidation.
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