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Sheffield Flood. Remains of William I. Horn and Co., scythe and sickle manufacturers, Wisewood Scythe Wheels or Forge

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Ref No:	s00968
Title:	Sheffield Flood. Remains of William I. Horn and Co., scythe and sickle manufacturers, Wisewood Scythe Wheels or Forge
Location:	Sheffield_Loxley
Date:	1864/03
Date Period:	1851-1899
Photographer:	Laurence Frederick Peacock
Notes:	Information from Malcolm Nunn, archivist, Bradfield Parish Council.This is an image used in slide lectures/ magic lantern shows by photographer Mr. Peacock. His notes to accompany the lectures also included some of his experiences while taking the photograph. A nearer view - one part of the building was left standing but all near the river was knocked to pieces. For more information see: For more information see: The Great Sheffield 1864, Harrison (Sheffield Local Studies Library 942.74 S) and The Collapse of the Dale Dyke Dam 1864, Geoffrey Amey (Sheffield Local Studies Library 942.74 SST). For further information see: Water Power on the Sheffield Rivers, edited by David Crossley. (Sheffield Local Studies Library 621.21 SQ).
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