Kenward's Smithy, opposite Eagle House, Mitcham

Kenward's Smithy, opposite Eagle House, Mitcham

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Area Mitcham
Copyright 1 London Borough of Merton
Picture Reference Mit_​TomFrancis_​Ln46
Original Format Photo
Photographer / Origin of Photo Tom Francis
Notes / History During the nineteenth century the reliance on horse transport meant that many local poeple were employed in associated trades.

There were a number of smithies in the Mitcham area, shoeing horses, fashioning metal tools, making and repairing cartwheels.

The timbered building shown here was situated on
London Road, Upper Mitcham.

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