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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D2583
Title	James Oakes & Co Ltd: Alfreton Iron Works (1801-1978) of Riddings, iron smelting works
Date	(1943)
Description	copy plan
Extent	1 item
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	James Oakes & Co Ltd: Alfreton Iron Works (1801-1978) of Riddings, iron smelting works
Administrative History	Alfreton Ironworks were 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 known as James Oakes and Co Ltd, the firm eventually became part of Stanton Ironworks Co Ltd.
Custodial History	This copy was given to the Record Office in 1983.
Organisation Sub-Type	Engineering and Heavy Industry
Related Material	For other records of Alfreton ironworks, see D2521, D4810/3/5 and N5. For records of Stanton Ironworks Co Ltd, see D3808.