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High Road, Whetstone
The blacksmith's and farriers of H G Harrison was situated near Lawson's timber yard on the east of the High Road
Picture added on 13 November 2009 at 16:14
Harrison is not shown in Kellys for 1890. The picture is probably later
Added by J Heathfield on 27 November 2009
In fact the house was just south of Bells' Cottages, the forge was at the rear. It was later used by Harry Baldwin and demolished in 1935, replaced by Chandos Parade
Added by J Heathfield on 28 November 2009
In fact I wonder whether it was taken to celebrate the opening of Harrison's forge in 1897.
Anonymous comment added on 29 November 2009
Is it just me or is the man standing centre picture with hands on hips Mr Hawkins the tax inspector from pic No. 5700.
Anonymous comment added on 11 February 2014
I believe my Grandfather John Johnson worked at Harrisons Forge. Does anyone have photos of the Forge?
Added by Sylvia Warner (Johnson) on 18 February 2022
Was this taken over by the Lines family?
Added by J Kearey on 29 January 2023
Whetstone
