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Blacksmith at Misterton
« on: Saturday 04 July 20 20:46 BST (UK) »
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Is there anyone on here who is from Misterton in Notts. I have a William Farr, Blacksmith in 1841. Located the Smithy on an old map not too far from the church but cannot seem to find it on google maps. Does anyone know if it is still there, maybe as a house now or where I cld possibly find a photo of it. Thanks
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Re: Blacksmith at Misterton
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 05 July 20 16:22 BST (UK) »
Have you walked "streetwalk"? There are 3 buildings on the road that match old maps. Also, google maps aerial view reveals "Old Forge Close" running behind those buildings.
Which one was the forge/smithy is anybody's guess.

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Re: Blacksmith at Misterton
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 05 July 20 17:51 BST (UK) »
Hi I have never heard of street walk.

Where I think it is is behind a PO or pub on old maps. Thought someone local would know whether it had been converted or knocked down. Can't find a photo of it anywhere  >:(

I'll keep looking.
Thanks Gaynori

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Re: Blacksmith at Misterton
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 05 July 20 19:27 BST (UK) »
Apologies - it's "Streetview" not "Streetwalk" - another senior moment!

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Re: Blacksmith at Misterton
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 05 July 20 20:02 BST (UK) »
Thanks I'll look at that. The good news is that Notts archive have a photo of family (not mine) stood outside of the blacksmiths. A bit later date but I doubt it changed much over the years. Yipee. Gaynori

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Re: Blacksmith at Misterton
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 25 May 21 13:17 BST (UK) »
Hi.

You will find the majority of what is left of the blacksmiths at 16 High Street, Misterton.

There is also a plaque above the garage, dedicating the address to the site of the old blacksmiths. The lane to the left of the address was used as a right of way to the back of the smiths.

Having lived there as a child, I can also remember digging up old horse shoes and nails etc from the garden.

Many thanks.

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Re: Blacksmith at Misterton
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 25 May 21 14:33 BST (UK) »
A warm welcome to Rootschat and many thanks for the update. That's the spot I had my eye on. Hadn't noticed a plaque above the garage - but cannot zoom in sufficiently to read anyway.
This is one of the old maps I was referring to  -
https://www.old-maps.co.uk/#/Map/476555/394754/12/100515

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Re: Blacksmith at Misterton
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 25 May 21 14:39 BST (UK) »
Thats quite close, yes. Its more to the right of the old Post Office opposite. Apologies I don't know more on the site. I was quite young when I lived there.
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