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D2536 - James Oakes of Riddings, ironworks - 1720-1946

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D2536
Title	James Oakes of Riddings, ironworks
Date	1720-1946
Description	Business papers and title deeds and associated papers, 19th cent including mineral leases
Extent	17 boxes, 2 rolls
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	James Oakes of Riddings, ironworks
Administrative History	James Oakes, with his partners Saxelby and Forster, established Riddings Ironworks in 1800. From 1818 it became known as James Oakes. He acquired extensive estates and promoted the Erewash Valley Railway.
Custodial History	Acquired by Derbyshire Record Office in 1982.. List added to catalogue as part of the FindersKeepers project with the help of Elissa Rowe .
Organisation Sub-Type	Engineering and Heavy Industry
Related Material	See also D2468, D5972, D3459
Term	Business

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Place (click for further details)	Type
Riddings

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