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Poynder and Medlicott

From Graces Guide

of London

1847 Premises for sale. 'formerly the Lime Works of Messrs. Poynder and Hobson, situate at Northfleet, in the county of Kent...These extensive and valuable premises occupy an area of upwards of 30 acres. On the north they are bounded by the river Thames, where there is a wharf with a sufficient depth of water for vessels of a heavy tonnage; and on the south by the road leading from London to Gravesend and Dover. They are now principally used by Messrs. Poynder and Medlicott for the mining on a large trade in chalk, gravel, and sand'[1]

1849 For sale. 'WASH MILL, Pump, and Gear complete. May be seen, and particulars had. on applying to Mr. Thomas Chayney. Messrs. Poynder and Medlicott's Wharf, Northfleet ; or to Messrs. Horlock and Co.. Northfleet Iron Works, Kent.[2]

1853 William Peters (late Poynder and Medlicott), 7 North Wharf, Paddington and Wouldham Hall Grey Stone Lime Works, on the Medway, near Rochester. Grey Stone Lime.[3]

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Sources of Information

  1. Morning Herald (London) - Wednesday 21 April 1847
  2. Kentish Gazette - Tuesday 16 January 1849
  3. Norfolk Chronicle - Saturday 21 May 1853