Water supply & wastewater industry, Guildford
Other Business Names:
- Yarnold, William
- Woking Water & Gas Co
- Guildford Water Works
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Guildford, Surrey, Surrey, South East, England
Sectors:
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Utility services
Water supply & wastewater services
Notes:
Traces origins to 1701 when William Yarnold obtained a lease from Guildford Corp enabling the setting up of a water engine to pump river water. Sometime converted to company status in which Corporation had a larger shareholding. All assets acquired by Corporation which subsequently supplied Guildford's water until recent times. 1920s acquired assets of Woking Water & Gas Co
Publications:
- History of Guildford Water Works, 1701-1951 by Barrell, N C C
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Yarnold, William
- Woking Water & Gas Co
- Guildford Water Works
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Guildford, Surrey, Surrey, South East, England
Sectors:
- Utility services Water supply & wastewater services
Notes:
Traces origins to 1701 when William Yarnold obtained a lease from Guildford Corp enabling the setting up of a water engine to pump river water. Sometime converted to company status in which Corporation had a larger shareholding. All assets acquired by Corporation which subsequently supplied Guildford's water until recent times. 1920s acquired assets of Woking Water & Gas CoPublications:
- History of Guildford Water Works, 1701-1951 by Barrell, N C C