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| − | In November 1905 the GWR approved the extension of the sidings and provision of a wharf for Prestage & Co at [[Jackfield sidings]].<ref>[[Bibliography#Books|Marshall (1989)]] p. 108.</ref> | + | [[File:OS_Jackfield_Tileries.jpg | thumb|400px|right|OS Map 1902]] |
| + | In November 1905 the GWR approved the extension of the sidings and provision of a wharf<ref group="note">The term 'wharf' refers to a platform adjacent to the siding where goods could be loaded and unloaded, rather than to a river wharf.</ref> for '''Prestage & Co''' at [[Jackfield sidings]].<ref>[[Bibliography#Books|Marshall (1989)]] p. 108.</ref> Prestage & Co mined red clay, tile clay and fireclay in the area.<ref name=Broseley>[https://www.broseley.org.uk/mines/Mines_List.htm Broseley Local History Society web site]</ref> '''Milburgh Tileries''' (at the bottom of the map) was owned by the Prestage family. After the First World War Donald Prestage expanded the company by acquiring the Broseley Tileries (located in the centre of Broseley) to become the '''Prestage and Broseley Tileries Ltd'''.<ref>[http://www.salopianartpottery.co.uk/pottery-people/donald-llewellyn-prestage.html Donald Prestage] on Salopian Art Pottery</ref> | ||
| − | John Doughty & Sons mined red clay | + | John Doughty & Sons mined red clay in the area. <ref name=Broseley/> '''Doughty's Tile Works''' ("Brick & Tile Works" in the centre of the map) lay between Milburgh Tileries and the Severn Valley Branch. |
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| + | The 1902 OS map shows tramways leading to the Severn Valley Branch from both the Milburgh Tileries and [[Exley's Wharf|Rock Tile Works]]. By 1925 only the latter was still in place.<ref>[https://maps.nls.uk/view/121151429 OS 25 in Shropshire LI.2 Revised: 1925, Published: 1927]</ref> The tramway ends at the private siding between the middle and south ground frames. | ||
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| + | Jackfield sidings plan 1905.png |1905 GWR Worcester Division Station Plan of Jackfield sidings, showing the three ground frames and two private sidings. | ||
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| + | The 1947 GWR Working Timetable for the Severn Valley Line mentions '''Doughty and Prestage's Wharf''' as one of three wharves at the sidings prohibited to engines in the [[GWR Power and Weight Classification | Blue group]] and all outside cylinder engines. | ||
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| + | Other local businesses served by the Severn Valley branch in the area covered by the map extract are: | ||
| + | *W. P. Jones' Tileries ("Brick & Tile Works" at the top of the map) which was served by a similar [[W. P. Jones' Wharf| private siding and wharf]]. | ||
| + | *Craven Dunnill tile works ("Jackfield Encaustic Tile Works") | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Private sidings connected to the Severn Valley Railway]] | *[[Private sidings connected to the Severn Valley Railway]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:24, 28 December 2022
In November 1905 the GWRGreat Western Railway approved the extension of the sidings and provision of a wharf[note 1] for Prestage & Co at Jackfield sidings.[1] Prestage & Co mined red clay, tile clay and fireclay in the area.[2] Milburgh Tileries (at the bottom of the map) was owned by the Prestage family. After the First World War Donald Prestage expanded the company by acquiring the Broseley Tileries (located in the centre of Broseley) to become the Prestage and Broseley Tileries Ltd.[3]
John Doughty & Sons mined red clay in the area. [2] Doughty's Tile Works ("Brick & Tile Works" in the centre of the map) lay between Milburgh Tileries and the Severn Valley Branch.
The 1902 OSOrdnance Survey map shows tramways leading to the Severn Valley Branch from both the Milburgh Tileries and Rock Tile Works. By 1925 only the latter was still in place.[4] The tramway ends at the private siding between the middle and south ground frames.
1905 GWRGreat Western Railway Worcester Division Station Plan of Jackfield sidings, showing the three ground frames and two private sidings.
The 1947 GWRGreat Western Railway Working Timetable for the Severn Valley Line mentions Doughty and Prestage's Wharf as one of three wharves at the sidings prohibited to engines in the Blue group and all outside cylinder engines.
Other local businesses served by the Severn Valley branch in the area covered by the map extract are:
- W. P. Jones' Tileries ("Brick & Tile Works" at the top of the map) which was served by a similar private siding and wharf.
- Craven Dunnill tile works ("Jackfield Encaustic Tile Works")
See also
Notes
- ↑ The term 'wharf' refers to a platform adjacent to the siding where goods could be loaded and unloaded, rather than to a river wharf.
References
- ↑ Marshall (1989) p. 108.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Broseley Local History Society web site
- ↑ Donald Prestage on Salopian Art Pottery
- ↑ OS 25 in Shropshire LI.2 Revised: 1925, Published: 1927
