Description:The Montserrat Lime Company was formed by J.& E. Sturge for the production and export of lime juice from Montserrat for use in the manufacture of citric acid at their chemical works at Edgbaston. Joseph Sturge bought the Elberton Sugar Estate in 1857, wishing to convert it to lime production and to prove that free labour could be made profitable. The company records held in the City Archives include minutes, papers and photographs.