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Jennypeg
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Langley Mill Pottery
replied on: 5/5/2005 4:39:28 PM

Hi Robert,
Another fire at Langley Mill Pottery:

Ripley and Heanor News
August 31st 1894
Langley Mill
Fire

Early on Tuesday morning a serious fire broke out at the Art Pottery works of Messrs Calvert and Lovatt, Langley Mill. About two o’clock some of the neighbours observed signs of fire, and at once gave an alarm. Assistance was soon at hand, and it was ascertained that a serious fire was raging in one of the drying kilns and workroom adjoining. A number of men from the Vulcan Ironworks, which is a short distance away, were quickly on the spot, and were soon followed by a number from Heanor, under the superintendence of Mr J. Holbrook, surveyor. A good supply of water was obtained from the hydrants, and the fire was ultimately got under, but not before the roof of the kiln and workshop had fallen in. A great amount of damage was done to a quantity of valuable goods, which had been completed ready for drying. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it is believed to be owing to the overheating of a flue, as the works were closed at ten the previous night, when everything appeared to be all right. Had it not been for the plentiful supply of water, the fire would have been much more serious as the flames had got a firm hold. The firm had taken great care to prevent such a catastrophe, as the heating is done by steam pipes, so that no other cause can be assigned than that of overheating. The damage is estimated at something like £500. Which we understand is covered by insurance. It is about two years ago since a fire occurred at the same works.
Jenny

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