The earliest source of fireclay, initially for the Stourbridge glass
industry was a relatively small area in Lye and Amblecote near Stourbridge.
The Hickman family owned part of the clay-bearing land. Theirs was probably
worked from the late 18th century, and during much of the 19th. The company
consisted of various members of the family with a share in the land.
There is a book on the family, M. V. Herbert, The Hickmans of Oldswinford,
but this is mainly a family history. The fireclay industry is
under-researched; I have some work in progress on it, but this is unlikely
to be published for sometime.
Peter King
49, Stourbridge Road,
Hagley,
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY9 0QS
01562-720368
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-----Original Message-----
From: mining-history [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
David Hardwick
Sent: 09 July 2007 11:03
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Subject: Hickman and Co
During the latest SGMRG excavation we uncovered a firebrick with the name
Hickman & Co on it.
Does anyone know anything about the firm of Hickman & Co?
I came across a reference that "Himley (Sandfield Bridge Pit)" was owned by
"D Hickman and Co., Lower Gornal, Dudley in 1908"
ANY DETAILS WOULD BE WELCOMED
Regard
David Hardwick
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