Blyth Harbour Commissioners

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  • Transport services Port & harbour services

Notes:

Established 1882 by act of parliament to develop the port and manage facilities. Succeeded Blyth Harbour & Dock Co, established in 1854 to develop the port and levy dues. Blyth had emerged as a significant port in the 18th century and was an important coal exporting port in the 19th century. From 1960s port diversified into other goods, eg paper and timber. Continue in 2013

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