The Sheppy Gas Act, 1871
WHEREAS in the year 1857 a company was formed under the provisions of the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1856, with limited liability, and under the name of the Sheppy Gas Consumers Company (Limited), for making and vending in the Isle of Sheppy gas and coke, and for other purposes mentioned in the memorandum of association of that Company:

And whereas the said Company purchased a piece of land, part of Digg's estate, situate within the ecclesiastical district of Sheerness and parish of Minster ...