Amos Bros. Roman Wall Forge, Heddon on the Wall
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Amos Bros. Roman Wall Forge, Heddon on the Wall
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 11 Nov 2011
Small foundry and metal working business sadly recently closed due to the continuing recession Image The end of an era lasting 120 years, and four generations of the family. The premises has been sold for demolition and development. The story is told here http://heddonhistory.weebly.com/roman-wall-forge-2011.html http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2011/11/09/heddon-on-the-wall-blacksmiths-forced-to-close-after-over-120-years-61634-29743852/
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Image Location
Latitude
54.99677
Longitude
-1.791296