Charlton Ironworks Ltd. Sheffield, Manhole Cover
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Charlton Ironworks Ltd. Sheffield, Manhole Cover
Image: © BrianPritchard Taken: 7 Feb 2008
Charlton Brook foundry made cast iron manhole covers and gulley grates, exporting them at one time to most parts of the world. Between 1896 and 1944 it was owned by George Harvey and then by Tom Oxley and later Michael Oxley. The foundry closed about 1990 and the site is now covered by housing. link:http://www.friendsofcharltonbrook.co.uk/5.html
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Image Location
Latitude
53.205593
Longitude
-2.835833