The Blacksmiths, Scotforth

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234875

Reference identifier

NLA20111216001

Title

The Blacksmiths, Scotforth

Place

Scotforth

Personal names

James Reay, Douglas Reay

General notes

James Reay on right, son Douglas Reay, on left working bellows. Centre is Kit ?, James assistant.
James and early family came from Keswick to Lancaster. Appear in 1911 census at 10 Hala Road, before they moved to the house, The Forge, adjacent to the Smithy on Scotforth Rd.

User comments: 'Kit ? believed to be Christopher Cooper 1881-1959, a former 'stationary engine man' of Stirling Rd, Lancaster.' 03/04/2024.

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