Exley, William, & Sons

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  • 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.

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