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 David Allan Ramsay bought out the Crown Cement works. Issac Johnson had moved (his business) to Newcastle.
Tingey's family effectively gained control of all the local works.
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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