EAW013367 ENGLAND (1948). Spicers Ltd Paper Mills and environs, Eynsford, 1948
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Title | [EAW013367] Spicers Ltd Paper Mills and environs, Eynsford, 1948 |
Reference | EAW013367 |
Date | 16-February-1948 |
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Place name | EYNSFORD |
Parish | EYNSFORD |
District | |
Country | ENGLAND |
Easting / Northing | 554498, 166025 |
Longitude / Latitude | 0.21989777585892, 51.371736794485 |
National Grid Reference | TQ545660 |
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Mill area now completely redeveloped for housing. |
John W |
Saturday 30th of July 2016 04:30:49 PM |
Founded in 1648 by Hugenot refugees. The paper mill replaced an earlier corn mill. In 1882, it is recorded as having a waterwheel 18 feet 3 inches (5.56 m) by 8 feet (2.44 m). The mill suffered two fires in the 20th century but was rebuilt.It was working until 1952 but has now been demolished. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Darent#Eynsford_Paper_Mill 1923 Owner Arnold & Foster Two machines; 8 vats. Hand-made and Mould-made Papers, Extra Superfine Account Book and Writing (water-mark " Fellows "), Superfine Account Book (water-mark " Arnold "), Loan, Bank, Bank Note, Special Water-marked Papers, and Special " Unbleached Arnold." Drawing and Printing Papers. Output, 16 tons weekly. Excise Mill No 330 |
Chris |
Saturday 30th of July 2016 12:46:58 PM |
Founded in 1648 by Hugenot refugees. The paper mill replaced an earlier corn mill. In 1882, it is recorded as having a waterwheel 18 feet 3 inches (5.56 m) by 8 feet (2.44 m). The mill suffered two fires in the 20th century but was rebuilt.It was working until 1952 but has now been demolished. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Darent#Eynsford_Paper_Mill 1923 Owner Arnold & Foster Two machines; 8 vats. Hand-made and Mould-made Papers, Extra Superfine Account Book and Writing (water-mark " Fellows "), Superfine Account Book (water-mark " Arnold "), Loan, Bank, Bank Note, Special Water-marked Papers, and Special " Unbleached Arnold." Drawing and Printing Papers. Output, 16 tons weekly. Excise Mill No 330 |
Chris |
Saturday 30th of July 2016 12:45:16 PM |