A rectangular wooden sign hangs by two chains, displaying the text R.MAYNARD ENGINEER WHITTLESFORD in yellow letters on black.

R Maynard Engineer Whittlesford (MoC)

Maynards, Whittlesford

History of Maynards

Robert Maynard established works in 1834, near the centre of the High Street in Whittlesford, to produce agricultural implements. In 1861 he employed 30 men. After Maynard’s death in 1883 the business was carried on by his son Robert and later his grandson R. J. Maynard. By 1904 an iron foundry was attached to the works. After R.J.Maynard’s death in the mid 1950’s the works were closed.

1901 Ordnance Survey map detail showing buildings, plot numbers, and the site of a Foundry in Whittlesford.

Maynards, High Street, Whittlesford OS 1901

In 1959 the buildings were sold to Phoenix Tinsel Products Ltd., which in 1973 made artificial Christmas trees, decorative lighting, and display goods there

A metal farm machine with spoked wheels and belts stands in front of a brick building and a timber-clad shed.

Chaff cutter by Maynards c.1920 (MoC)

Two-storey yellow brick building with red brick window arches and the word MAYNARD in large letters on the front gable.

Maynards Whittlesford (RGL2026)

Single-storey brick building with a slate roof, arched windows, and a central door set in a light-coloured brick wall.

Maynards Whittlesford (RGL2026)

A black rectangular commemorative plaque with white lettering detailing the history and contributors of the Maynards housing.

Maynards Whittlesford (RGL2026)

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