| Administrative History | Alfreton Iron Works was established by the Oakes family in Riddings in 1801. The business expanded into coal and iron mines, iron smelting furnaces, and the manufacture of cast iron pipes. Originally owned by the Oakes family of Riddings House, later James Oakes & Co Ltd, the firm eventually became part of Stanton Iron Works Co Ltd (see D3808).
James Oakes and Co had been providing gas for some time before Riddings Gas Co was set up in 1888. |
| Custodial History | The records were deposited by a private individual in 1982 and 1985. |