Knutton Forge, Silverdale

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Date:1890 - 1910 (c.)

Description:Workers from Knutton Forge standing in front of the Forge buildings. Knutton Forge was an important manufacturing site with around 60 puddling furnaces and 5 rolling mills. The Forge was opened in 1851 by Sir Francis Stanier, an important industrialist in the area who also bought Apedale ironworks in 1864. Knutton Forge closed in 1930.

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Working Wear Metal Production & Working Men's Wear Industrial Buildings 20th Century Costume 19th Century Costume

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Donor ref:PA388 (22/4339)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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