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BBC – Chipping furniture maker HJ Berry in administration Independent – Factory closure

Berrys had the extra Marsland cottages pulled down, c.1990 (I have more precise date somewhere), though the back wall is

Harold Berry (brother of John) died in Chipping Brook by drowning. Commemorated by 10 commandments board in St Barts. Body

Company first known as HJ Berry & Sons. First telephone installed, with number of Chipping 6 – (Crainer, 1984)

Sale of Kirk Mill to HJ Berry: CHIPPING PROPERTY ON THE MARKET: Messrs JB Jones & Son offered for sale

Berry, J, chairmaker entered in Kelly’s directory as resident of Chipping (The English Regional Chair, B Cotton)

Berry, J, chairmaker entered in Slater’s directory as resident of Chipping (The English Regional Chair, B Cotton)

1881 Census Some of the Berrys were at Kirk House . So then Berrys bought it with a mortgage partner initially.

Date from when Berrys “owned” Kirk Mill. Looks like they were in charge of a small workforce there by 1881

A Sad Circular Saw Accident at Chipping: On Friday morning, a shocking accident occurred to Mr. John Berry, chair manufacturer,

Building work is noted. The next owner of Kirk Mill was Thomas Marsland.  He converted the warehouse and stables to

The cotton famine finally destroys Chipping’s cotton spinning businesses. Kirk Mill’s cotton spinning mill closes down

Berry, J, chairmaker entered in Mannex directory as resident of Chipping (The English Regional Chair, B Cotton). Henry James born, family

Experts say these mills were spinning ‘bottom of the market’ cotton.  Suitable for weaving into towels.  Info from local carrier’s

John Berry married and listed occupation as carpenter, couple moved to Chipping. Many carpenters and chairmakers in village – could

Reports into 1819 Factory Act showed 2 mills at Chipping worked 78 hours a week with no breaks. Free accommodation.

Houlgrave agreement with Weld to build corn mill other end of Chipping to divert Leagram waters and improve supply to