Dorking & District Museum, Dorking Foundry, and John Bartlett white plaque

This white commemorative plaque records: Dorking & District Museum The Museum now occupies much of the site of the Dorking Foundry which originated when John Bartlett established his blacksmith's forge and shop here in the 1820's. The Foundry prospered especially during the two world wars. Examples of it's early domestic and civic ironwork can be seen in the town. This building was once the office and 'clocking-on' point. Recorded plaque organisation: Dorking Heritage.

John Bartlett established a blacksmith's forge in Dorking in the 1820s, which later developed into the prosperous Dorking Foundry known for its ironwork contributions to both domestic and civic structures. The foundry played a significant role during the two World Wars, enhancing its historical importance.