In 1855, the business of Websters was merged with that of Horsfall at Hay Mills, Birmingham and, in 1859, the whole business was transferred to Hay Mills and the Penns Mills were closed down, with serious financial consequences for many workers and the economy of the Walmley area of Sutton Coldfield.
In both 1855 and 1859, there were significant changes in Websters' operations: a merger with Horsfall's at Hay Mills, Birmingham; and later, the closure of Penns Mills. These alterations had substantial financial effects on workers and the local economy of Walmley within Sutton Coldfield.