Westoe Smithy

Westoe Smithy

Image Details

Title Westoe Smithy
Reference Number STH0000356
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date 1889
Original Format Black and white photograph
Period Victorian (1837-1901)
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information View down Westoe Village to the west showing the low pond that was drained and planted after Dr Winterbottom's death in 1859. The Smithy House is shown in good condition and was occupied by John Gregory, who enlarged the Smithy and adapted it for the production of agriculture tools. Notes on Westoe Village, Flagg Collection.