Jack the Blacksmith, Abinger Hammer
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Jack the Blacksmith, Abinger Hammer
Image: © Philip Halling Taken: 27 Sep 1981
Travelling through the village of Abinger Hammer, the A25 passes below this distinctive clock. The figure is 'Jack the Blacksmith' which strikes the bell on the hour. The clock acknowledges the importance of the iron industry historically in the county of Surrey. The clock was presented in memory of the 1st Lord Farrer of Abinger Hall. He died in 1899.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.216209
Longitude
-0.43344