Paper Lane, with a whiff of ink still in the air
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Paper Lane, with a whiff of ink still in the air
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 11 Oct 2016
An appropriate name for what was once Paulton's largest employer - Purnell's printworks used to be here, occupying several acres of land. The company was a small family concern, established in 1839 and mainly printing bibles, but which embarked on an ambitious path of expansion, post-war. The company merged with others, buying up many other firms and moving into periodical publishing. At its peak, the company employed over 2,000 workers. However, business tailed off and the firm closed the works in 2005. Today, some of the old works land is being redeveloped into a large housing estate.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.30814
Longitude
-2.506366