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Desborough Industrial and Provident Co-operative Society

Opened its own iron quarries on Co-op-owned land at Desborough in 1905, ceasing quarrying itself around 1920 but retaining the land and taking rent and royalties from later operators.

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Desborough Ironstone Quarries Northamptonshire 1905–1920

Record created: 26 August 2026 · Last researched: 26 August 2026

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