Staveley Coal and Iron Company



Company Name : Staveley Coal and Iron Company
Category : Public
Industry : Mining, Ironworks, Chemicals
Founded : 1960
Headquarters : Staveley
Product : Pipes, Chemicals
Website : Not Mentioned
Company Email : john.hiddleston@bkltax.co.uk
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Company Description

The Staveley Coal and Iron Company Limited was an industrial company based in Staveley, near Chesterfield, North Derbyshire. It exploited local ironstone quarried from land owned by the Duke of Devonshire on the outskirts of the village.

The Staveley Coal and Iron Company was a British industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1864 by Thomas Storey of Staveley, Derbyshire. The company was one of the first to take advantage of the industrial revolution in the UK and was responsible for the development of several coal and iron works throughout the country.

The company's first works were established in Staveley in 1864 and included a blast furnace, coke ovens, and a rolling mill. The company quickly expanded and by the late 19th century, it had become one of the largest coal and iron companies in the UK. It had a total of seven works in England and Scotland, as well as a number of associated collieries.

The company was a pioneer in the use of technology and employed some of the most advanced techniques of the day. In particular, it was one of the first companies to use the Bessemer process for steel production. It also developed its own patented methods for smelting iron ore and for producing coke from coal.

The Staveley Coal and Iron Company was a major employer in the area and provided employment for thousands of workers. The company was also involved in a number of social initiatives, such as providing housing for its workers and supporting local schools.

The company went into decline in the early 20th century and was eventually taken over by the National Coal Board in 1947. However, the legacy of the Staveley Coal and Iron Company still lives on in the form of the Staveley Works Heritage Centre, which preserves the history of the company and its works.

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