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Uploaded: 07/17/17 1:32 PM GMT
The Smithy
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Of course he is not real but the building is the genuine article :)


"The Nicol's Blacksmith Shop has been a part of Duntroon life for over 100 years, and is the only easily accessible 'authentic village blacksmith' in New Zealand . It is located on State Highway 83 right in the middle of Duntroon township.
Its future was uncertain until four local farmers purchased the Blacksmith Shop in 1975. In more recent times, the Nicol's Blacksmith Historic Trust was formed and ownership was transferred to the Trust.
New Zealand Historic Places Trust's recent classification as catergory one, recognises it is as place of national significance, emphasising its authenticity and importance in telling the story of the role of the horse in the development of this nation.
Architecturally, the building is typical of the weatherboard construction over an earthen floor. Such buildings are now rare, or were 'improved'by adding floors and other luxuries.
It was not built for comfort but for function, and is a great example of the working conditions of that time. It contains many unique items left 'in situ' when it closed."

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::tigger3
07/17/17 7:21 PM GMT
I would be inside checking out all the goodies of the bygone time. Lyn, I'm so glad they saved this wonderful relic. Very nice imagery.
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::Ramad
07/17/17 8:53 PM GMT
That is a dying profession - a pity. But such remembrances of the past will at least show the younger generation how the work was done in the past.
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::Nikoneer
07/18/17 2:22 AM GMT
My nephew maintains his great-grandfather's blacksmith shop at a state park in south-eastern North Dakota. It's small, about a 12 foott square building, with a wide viewing window on one side and a large hand bellows and anvil, at which he makes and sells (during pioneer festival days) small items like steak flippers for barbecue grills. I have a comp of three photos of his shop and him working it that I should post someday. Lyn, do you have one of the inside of this shop?

-Nik
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::corngrowth
07/18/17 9:47 AM GMT
---Of course he is not real but the building is the genuine article---

If I hadn't read your narrative, I have had the intention to shake his remaining free hand, Lyn, ☺ .

Good to read that New Zealand people have recognized the significance to save the historical and cultural heritages.

Good one!
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