La Plata Works, Malin Bridge, Sheffield
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La Plata Works, Malin Bridge, Sheffield
Image: © Terry Robinson Taken: 26 Oct 2008
Burgon & Ball, famous for producing Sheep Shearing Cutters, own the 'La Plata' Works at Malin Bridge. They first occupied this site in 1873 following the devastation of this area (and others in the Loxley Valley) in 'The Great Sheffield Flood of 1864.' The only reference I can find for 'La Plata' is that it is a port in Uruguay ... perhaps one of the main ports that Burgon & Ball exported their Shears too. Image Image Image Image
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Image Location
Latitude
53.399518
Longitude
-1.509218