Weather vane, Grateley
Introduction
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Weather vane, Grateley
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 19 Feb 2010
Weather vanes have always been more than just a wind direction device. Created by skilled craftsman, there is true artistic expression in the varied designs. Initially wood vanes were carved by carpenters or furniture makers, and iron, copper and tin ones were forged by the local blacksmith or tinsmith. In the 19th century weather vanes started to be mass-produced from moulds.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.176228
Longitude
-1.602498