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This blue commemorative plaque records: Sanderstead Old Forge built early 1700s and a smithy for two centuries latterly 'The Skep' a private school until the early 1940s. This plaque commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first mass Nov. 8 1942 Recorded plaque organisation: Bourne Society.

Sanderstead Old Forge, established in the early 1700s, served as a significant local smithy for two centuries before becoming 'The Skep,' a private school until the early 1940s; the plaque marks the 50th anniversary of its first mass held on November 8, 1942.

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