Scrap metal dealers in Greenwich, founded by Charles Robinson. In 1953 leased the land that became Anchor Iron & Crowley's Wharf, and moved there. The principal cargoes were scrap iron, lead ingots, metal and glass.
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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
C. A. Robinson & Co
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Anchor Iron Wharf - history
{On the base of the monument:} Anchor Iron Wharf In 964 King Edgar granted th...
C. A. Robinson Foundation Stone
C. A. Robinson & Co. This stone was laid by C. A. Robinson Esq. A. C. Rob...
C. A. Robinson Foundation Stone - relaid
It's rare for a plaque to specify the time at which it was unveiled - we coun...
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1 memorial
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1 memorial
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1 memorial
St Saviour’s Dock
Our picture source, HSomerville provides a thorough history of this area and says "St Saviour's Dock was created in the 13th century by the Cluniac monks of Bermondsey Abbey."
1 memorial
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