So far as the advent of motor cars and motorcycles were concerned, Britain was at least a decade behind France and Germany. In 1896 there were only ten cars in the whole of the UK.* Mr George Webb of Crockers Ash had probably been in business before this selling conventional pedal type cycles from his shop… Continue reading Mr George Webb and the Ganarew Motorcycle Company.
Category: Industry
Local industries and occupations.
The Industrial History of Whitchurch. Iron Ore Smelting and Forging.
Old Iron Works in Whitchurch Parish. Iron smelting and forging was a big business during the 17th, 18th and 19 centuries. Iron masters were usually wealthy, very important persons often holding high positions in society and politics. The Foley family is a good example. Richard Foley of Stourbridge (1580 - 1657) was a prominent ironmaster.… Continue reading The Industrial History of Whitchurch. Iron Ore Smelting and Forging.
The Industrial History of Whitchurch. Lime burning on the Dowards.
Industrial History of Whitchurch. Lime burning
The industrial History of Whitchurch. Lime Kilns on the Dowards.
For centurie, limestone has been burnt in lime kilns on the Doward hills
Whitchurch and Ganarew Area History Society 