23. Lodore

Lodore' was built in 1904 for Bertram Roberts and his new bride Florence Amy (nee Spoor). Bertram was the eldest son of Henry Roberts who ran the Ironworks in partnership with his brother Edwin. The building epitomised the new Edwardian style of architecture. At the time of the 1911 Census, Bertram and Florence had three children and employed a Cook. Housemaid and a Nursery Governess. The entrance drive led to large front and rear gardens that included a tennis court.

Lodore later became the home of the Wreschner family who purchased the foundry in the 1930s. In 1982, it became the headquarters for the Oxide Works. In the early 21st century it was developed into residential homes.