Wow, what an amazing place. A time warp, beautifully photogenic and so much to see. I wish we'd had all day to spend there, as it would be easy to do so! I understand that it's not as well preserved as it once was; people have acquired their own slices of history and moved a lot around, but I still found it an incredibly rewarding explore.
George Barnsley and Sons Ltd. was founded in 1836. They specialised in forge filing and cutting tools for leather workers and shoe makers. George Barnsley was Master Cutler in 1883. He died in 1958, aged 83. The building closed in around 2004.
George Barnsley and Sons Ltd. was founded in 1836. They specialised in forge filing and cutting tools for leather workers and shoe makers. George Barnsley was Master Cutler in 1883. He died in 1958, aged 83. The building closed in around 2004.