Meatworks

It used to be said that Riverstone was the Meatworks. It was the largest employer in the area for many years until its closure in 1995.

Click on the pictures below to find out some of the history of the Meatworks.

	Beginnings The Meatworks was established by Benjamin Richards in 1878. Read more on the way the Meatworks grew.
	1920-72 The Meatworks played a very important role in the World Wars. Read more on what they did to support the war effort.
	The new Meatworks The new Meatworks was one of the most advanced meatworks in the country. Read more on the new Meatworks.
	Industries The Meatworks did not just slaughter animals for meat. Read more on the range of products and industries produced by the Meatworks.