Victualling Board, Deptford Yard

Sectors:

  • Mechanical engineering Brewing, malting & distilling plant production
  • Government & government agency business related services Government procurement services
  • Food & tobacco processing Grain milling inc flour, starch & glucose products
  • Food & tobacco processing Meat processing

Notes:

Traced origins to mid 17th century when a slaughter house was established by Navy Board at Deptford. 1743 the Victualling Board acquired extensive premises and consolidated there much of their foodstuffs and beverage production, storage and distribution activities. Premises comprehensively rebuilt in 1780s and by 1813 covered 20 acres. 1813 developed a steam powered grain mill. 1858 renamed Royal Victoria Yard. Closed 1961

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