Bedlington Iron Works
Other Business Names:
- Tomlinson, William
- Hawks & Longridge, Malings & Co
- Bedlington Iron Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bedlington, Northumberland, Northumberland, North East, England
Sectors:
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Basic metals production
Iron, steel & related alloys production
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Fabricated metal products manufacture
Nail making
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Transport equipment production
Railway locomotive, rolling stock & components production & repair
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Transport equipment production
Railway track, fittings, etc, production
Notes:
Established by William Tomlinson in 1736 and soon developed into an extensive ironworks making, inter alia, nails and, at end of 18th century, iron rods and hoops. By 1822 making railway rails for Stockton to Darlington Railway. Operated variously by Hawks & Longridge, Malings & Co, Bedlington Iron Co, etc. Latterly also made railway locomotives. Closed 1867
Publications:
- Bedlington Iron & Engine Works, 1736-1867. A new history by Martin, Evan
- History of Bedlington Ironworks, 1736-1867 by Bergen, Chris
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Tomlinson, William
- Hawks & Longridge, Malings & Co
- Bedlington Iron Co
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bedlington, Northumberland, Northumberland, North East, England
Sectors:
- Basic metals production Iron, steel & related alloys production
- Fabricated metal products manufacture Nail making
- Transport equipment production Railway locomotive, rolling stock & components production & repair
- Transport equipment production Railway track, fittings, etc, production
Notes:
Established by William Tomlinson in 1736 and soon developed into an extensive ironworks making, inter alia, nails and, at end of 18th century, iron rods and hoops. By 1822 making railway rails for Stockton to Darlington Railway. Operated variously by Hawks & Longridge, Malings & Co, Bedlington Iron Co, etc. Latterly also made railway locomotives. Closed 1867Publications:
- Bedlington Iron & Engine Works, 1736-1867. A new history by Martin, Evan
- History of Bedlington Ironworks, 1736-1867 by Bergen, Chris