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Title: Iron foundry works Huddersfield
Post by: Milliepede on Thursday 05 June 14 15:35 BST (UK)

One of my ancestors was marked as an iron foundry worker/moulder.  This was in the 1850's.

He lived in Dale Street Paddock area and I wondered where it was he may have worked?  And of course if the building is still there pending a visit!

Any info much appreciated thank you  :)

Title: Re: Iron foundry works Huddersfield
Post by: Tra La La on Friday 06 June 14 01:33 BST (UK)

It might be worth looking at T. Broadbents, Milford Street, off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield.  Not sure when they started up, but were well established by the First World War.  Good luck with the search.
TraLaLa

Title: Re: Iron foundry works Huddersfield
Post by: J.R.Ellam on Friday 06 June 14 08:01 BST (UK)

Hi

It could have been anywhere their were a lot of foundries in the area and several engineering firms had there own foundry as well.

John

Title: Re: Iron foundry works Huddersfield
Post by: Milliepede on Sunday 08 June 14 15:21 BST (UK)

Thanks for replying.  I thought there were probably a lot. 

Title: Re: Iron foundry works Huddersfield
Post by: Tra La La on Sunday 08 June 14 18:19 BST (UK)

In the 1879 Directory there are eleven companies listed under ironfounders.  With the exception of Turnbridge, they are located in the general area of Chapel Hill.  I would be happy to send you the list if it would help.
Tra La La

Title: Re: Iron foundry works Huddersfield
Post by: Milliepede on Monday 09 June 14 10:26 BST (UK)

Thank you that's kind of you to offer but am not sure it would help narrow down the one he worked in unfortunately  :-\

It's not a vital need to know just curious really  :)

Title: Re: Iron foundry works Huddersfield
Post by: fringe on Wednesday 15 February 17 15:10 GMT (UK)

Only just seen this post.  An engineering company called Cliffes at Longroyd Bridge had it's own foundry.  They were textile engineers in that if a part of your machine broke, you could take it to them and they would make a wooden pattern, cast a new piece and machine finish it.  They were still in business in 2000, but I think they are now defunct.  There was also another foundry at the bottom of Birkhouse Lane, just over the canal bridge on the Manchester Road side.  That one is long gone - poncy housing now - but they did similar stuff to Cliffes.