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A photo of the Vinegar Works on Worcester Street in Gloucester.

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Vinegar Works, Worcester Street, Gloucester: erection of offices (D4335/141)

In 1870 John Stephens opened a vinegar & pickle factory in St Catherine’s Street on the site of the old parchment works. By 1881, it employed 30 men and 80 women but by 1901, over 400 were being employed.  Around 1887, the site was rebuilt to plans designed by architects Moore & Maberly of Gloucester – this image shows the office block that was built for the firm.  In 1901 the company was described as "purveyors, manufacturers, packers, bottlers, and manufacturers of or dealers in pickles, jams, marmalade, fruits, sauces, soup, jellies, food stuffs, provisions, confectionery etc”.  Stephens died in 1911 and in 1919, the company was to be voluntarily wound up to allow a reconstruction, although it actually continued trading until at least 1935.

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