What is recorded here
This green commemorative plaque records: The Smithy. Site of Village Smithy until 1955. Recorded plaque organisation: Wollaston Parish Council.
The Smithy in Wollaston served as a vital community hub and workshop where local blacksmiths forged tools and repaired equipment until its closure in 1955, reflecting the essential role of blacksmiths in rural English life.
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