Old Cement Works

In 1878 Nathaniel Wilson and his two brothers, James and John went into partnership as John Wilson and Company. In 1907, the company changed its name to Wilson's Portland Cement Company Ltd. There was further increase in capital and investment in plant and the firm acquired its first industrial chemist. In 1910, the works had reached its peak production of 120 tons of cement a week, and 100 tons of lime. It employed 180 men, and had become a major force in the life and economy of Warkworth town.