NHER 44312 (Building record) - West Newton Flax factory
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Summary
A flax factory established in 1935 for crops grown on the royal estates. It was visited by King George V and Queen Mary in 1935, and by Edward VIII on his only visit to Sandringham. The factory was taken over by the government in 1939 and used for wartime supplies as one of twelve British mills. It was closed 1958.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF62NE |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastical | WEST NEWTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | SANDRINGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Flax factory established 1935 for crops grown on the royal estates. Visited by King George V and Queen Mary 1935, and by Edward VIII on his only visit to Sandringham. Taken over by the government in 1939 and used for wartime supplies as one of twelve British mills. Closed 1958.
Information from (S1).
Detailed records with Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society.
E. Rose (NLA), 11 April 2006.
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Record last edited
Apr 1 2022 11:55AM