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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D5972
Title	James Oakes & Co Ltd: Alfreton Iron Works (1801-1978) of Riddings, iron smelting works
Date	c1912-1919
Extent	1 volume
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 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).
Custodial History	These records were depsited by a private individual in March 2003, via Erewash Museum Service
Organisation Sub-Type	Engineering and heavy industry
Related Material	For James Oakes & Co accounts, 1886-1908 see D2468. For other records of Alfreton Iron Works see D2521, D2583, D4180 and N5.
Term	Business