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
Link
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