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Deaves as Blacksmiths
Bures Hamlet opposite the Eight Bells PH

Charles Deaves, Blacksmith recorded in 1917, 1922, and 1929

1936 Barry Deaves inherited Blacksmiths with the three blacksmiths cottages

Barry Charles Deaves recorded as Blacksmith in 1937.
Charles Deaves died in 1935 aged 79yrs.
Barry Deaves died in 1962 aged 76yrs

Although Barry Deaves was listed as the owner,
he never actually carried out any of the manual work.
His trusty worthy staff were Charlie Martin and Bill Watson.

Deaves owned the Gas Works

In 1859, it was owned by Charles William Grimwood, Mr Barry Deaves was the operator and Mr Goody the secretary and manager.

By 1929 it was known as "The Consumer's Gas & Coke Co.Ltd". with Mr B.C.Deaves as Managing Director and S.W.Hume as Secretary.

1939 Barry Deaves takes over the liquidation of the Gas and Coke Company