Colyton - tannery

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The photograph on this page of Colyton - tannery by Chris Allen as part of the Geograph project.

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Colyton - tannery

Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 5 Oct 2013

This is a working oak bark tanners and curriers producing leather for soles, saddler and harnesses. There is apparently a water wheel in the works and the street plan does show it as a 'mill'. It is a fascinating looking place.

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.742547
Longitude
-3.073809