Exley, William, & Sons
Other Business Names:
- Exley, William
- Coalport Tileries
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Coalport, Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire, West Midlands, England
Sectors:
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Non metallic mineral products manufacture
Brick & roof & floor tile production inc associated clay products
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Non metallic mineral products manufacture
Industrial ceramic products manufacturing inc architectural, decorative, sanitary products
Notes:
Traced origins to William Exley, a stonemason, who in 1840 acquired a brickyard at Rock to add to others he owned. Made roof tiles, chimney pots. Diversified into glazed ceramic wall tiles. 1890s developed new roofing tile works near Coalport. Reduced in size after 1918 and consolidated production at Coalport Tileries. Closed c1946.
Publications:
- Short History, William Exley & Sons by Mugridge, A J
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Exley, William
- Coalport Tileries
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Coalport, Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire, West Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Non metallic mineral products manufacture Brick & roof & floor tile production inc associated clay products
- Non metallic mineral products manufacture Industrial ceramic products manufacturing inc architectural, decorative, sanitary products
Notes:
Traced origins to William Exley, a stonemason, who in 1840 acquired a brickyard at Rock to add to others he owned. Made roof tiles, chimney pots. Diversified into glazed ceramic wall tiles. 1890s developed new roofing tile works near Coalport. Reduced in size after 1918 and consolidated production at Coalport Tileries. Closed c1946.Publications:
- Short History, William Exley & Sons by Mugridge, A J